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Do you want to learn How to Process Emotions and improve your Mental Health? Sign up for a Therapy in a Nutshell Membership, you'll get access to all of Emma’s courses, workbooks, and a Live Q and A with 100’s of exclusive videos: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Download the free emotions tracker here: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/pl/2147588374 Check out the how to Process Emotions Course here: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/emotion-processing If you want to become more emotionally intelligent, you’ve got to be able to know what you’re feeling. Most people don't know how to identify your emotions. This is not the same as knowing why you’re feeling that way (insight) or knowing what to do about it…that’s important too..but knowing what you're feeling is really important. It’s like starting where you’re standing. Many people don’t know what they’re feeling, they literally can’t tell you what emotion they’re having. You might feel numb, or disconnected, or you can’t tell the difference between thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Some people just don’t have the words for emotions. A lot of people intellectualize- they try to think their way out of feelings. Instead you can learn to identify your emotions. When you don’t know what you are feeling, you often feel a sense of powerlessness. You might feel confused, or be reactive to emotions that you can’t identify. When you know what you’re feeling, you can choose what to do with those feelings, and you’ll have a greater sense of peace and control in your life. So how do you feel your feelings? How can you identify your emotions? What do you do when you don’t know what you’re feeling? In this video I’m going to teach you 4 ways to tune into your emotions, and these are things I use all the time in therapy to help my clients get better at feeling. 00:00 How to identify your emotions 01:19 Emotions are fundamentally physical 01:35 Emotions are fundamentally physical 03:20 Tune into your emotions and sensations 04:24 4 Principles from Mindfulness 07:04 Use Emotion Charts to Identify Emotions 07:58 Track your emotions to get practice identifying them 08:48 Draw your emotions to identify them Looking for affordable online therapy? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/?utm_medium=YTDescription&utm_source=YouTube Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/ Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC

Today, you learn the signs you’re in a healthy relationship with your boyfriend, girlfriend, or other gendered partner. If you’re currently in an unhealthy or toxic relationship and you need to get out, this may help you understand those signs too. Sources: Review of Research on Romantic Relationships https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1066480703262090?journalCode=tfja Psychology of a Happy Couple https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/healthy-relationships Predicting Relationship Dissatisfaction https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2009.02332.x Psychological Strategies to Improve Relationship Quality https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/marriage Why Do Happy Relationships End in Separation? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22040353 Marital Conflict Behaviors and Implications for Divorce https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3777640/ Tips for Relationship Health https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201503/10-signs-youre-in-healthy-relationship How to Strengthen Relationships https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/strengthen-relationships-for-longer-healthier-life The Science of Healthy Relationships https://time.com/5321262/science-behind-happy-healthy-relationships/ Music: “Ukulele” from Bensound.com Thanks to Tristan Reed (writing), Troy W. Hudson (VO) for helping to create this video!

Hidden anxiety is not actually a clinical term. Hidden anxiety refers more to symptoms of anxiety that are underlooked in the DSM. The purpose of this video is to raise awareness on less common signs of anxiety that people may not notice. Someone with or without an official diagnosis of anxiety disorder may still experience these symptoms. Do you have a friend or know someone who may be experiencing signs of anxiety that are hard to pick up? Disclaimer: Do not use this video to self diagnose yourself or someone else. To receive a proper diagnosis, a professional is recommended. You can, however, use this video as a guide when explaining your symptoms to your doctors. According to the American Psychological Association, people with anxiety have a future-oriented fear which leads them to avoid anything that could potentially trigger a stress response. In 2017, the National Institute of Mental Health reported that approximately 40 million people worldwide suffer from anxiety. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, but recent surveys show that only 36.9% of those suffering from it seek treatment. This might be because most people with anxiety worry about the judgment of others and how the stigma against mental illness might negatively affect their lives. Does this sound familiar to you? Suggested playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYAF36BykdM&list=PLD4cyJhQaFwUtuWNQCGgpVBkpR6o3bfzP Credits Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Kelly Soong & Gabrielle LaFrank VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Winshard (Talented animator: https://www.youtube.com/user/NathanShawnRockheart/videos) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Washington, DC, USA; APA Publishing. National Institute of Mental Health (2017). What Are Anxiety Disorders? Retrieved from www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/anxiety-disorders.shtml National Alliance Against Mental Illness (2018). Mental Health by The Numbers. Retrieved from www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-by-the-numbers Calvo, M. G., Gutiérrez, A., & Fernández-Martín, A. (2012). Anxiety and deficient inhibition of threat distractors: Spatial attention span and time course. Journal of cognitive psychology, 24(1), 66-78. Bowen, R., Clark, M., & Baetz, M. (2004). Mood swings in patients with anxiety disorders compared with normal controls. Journal of affective disorders, 78(3), 185-192. Steer, R. A., & Beck, A. T. (1997). Beck Anxiety Inventory. Do you want to see more videos like this one? If so, send us an email to editorial@psych2go.net with more of your suggestions! Also, favour needed. Could you help share our videos on your social media if you found them helpful? Thanks!

Want to stop negative thoughts from getting to you? When negative thoughts hit your brain, it's tempting to struggle with them and try to shove a more positive thought in there. Instead, it's better to seek help. Here are 11 practical strategies on how to stop negative thoughts from ruining you. If you have a friend who struggles with negative thinking, share this video with them. Content: Michelle Linette Script Manager: Ariel Slack Voice Actor: Scott Austin Animator: Tiffany - http://justplainrandom-draws.tumblr.com Project Manager - Erin Bogo Producer - Psych2Go - Animation@psych2go.net Feel free to share this video and help as many people as possible! If you're experiencing negative thoughts, leave a comment on them below and let's help one another.

THE REFLECTION IN ME is a heartwarming, animated short film sharing themes of love, acceptance, and having a positive self-image. Now available as a picture book from Scholastic/Orchard Books, written by Marc Colagiovanni and illustrated by New York Times #1 best-selling creator Peter H. Reynolds. Links to order THE REFLECTION IN ME and the other Reynolds titles, including another Colagiovanni collaboration, WHEN THINGS AREN’T GOING RIGHT, GO LEFT: https://www.scholastic.com/site/peter-reynolds.html -- "You are perfectly perfect just the way you are!” Colagiovanni collaborated with FableVision Studios to help him produce the animated version of his story THE REFLECTION IN ME. The book and film’s goal is to empower children of all ages to find the courage to look inside and love themselves as they are. With FableVision founder and renowned children’s book author Peter H. Reynolds at the helm as illustrator and executive producer, THE REFLECTION IN ME follows the impactful experience of a child going through the practice of self-love and acceptance. The film seeks to promote the message of having a positive self-image and unconditional love. Visit www.fablevisionstudios.com/reflection for more information about FableVision and the film. Written by: Marc Colagiovanni Executive Producer: Peter H. Reynolds Producer: Peter Stidwill Production Assistant: Mikaela Johnson Art Director: Bob Flynn Art: Peter H. Reynolds Animator: Didi Hatcher Music Composer: David Nyman Sound Design: Jordan Persson Narration: Candace Kozak Production Companies: FableVision Studios and Junior Joe

Do you want to learn How to Process Emotions and improve your Mental Health? Sign up for a Therapy in a Nutshell Membership, you'll get access to all of Emma’s courses, workbooks, and a Live Q and A with 100’s of exclusive videos: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Get the course: How to Help: Peer-to-Peer Support Certification https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/practical-psychotherapy-skills?utm_campaign=Jul%202,%202021&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube Get the course: How to Process Your Emotions https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/emotion-processing?utm_campaign=Jul%202,%202021&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube Do you ever find yourself overthinking a situation or battling intrusive thoughts? This video will teach you the skill of cognitive defusion, which will help you separate yourself from your thoughts so that you can look at them rather than through them. Intrusive thoughts can be scary, dark or painful. They can make you worry that you're losing your mind. they are associated with OCD but they can also just pop up out of nowhere. But Intrusive thoughts don't have to ruin your life. Overthinking is another problem that many people face, constantly dwelling on thoughts or rehashing them over and over. We swim through our thoughts like a fish swims through water. We don’t even notice that the way we think colors our view of the world. Or sometimes we do notice thoughts that we don’t like, and then we don’t know what to do with them. Sometimes you fight them or struggle against them, but that doesn’t feel any better. So sometimes you get stuck in an endless loop of overthinking, obsessively struggling against a thought. But that’s not any better, because struggle steals your attention and energy. In this video you’re going to learn how to get unstuck from your intrusive thoughts and break free from patterns of overthinking. You’re going to learn how to look at your thoughts instead of through them. This skill is called cognitive defusion. Looking for affordable online therapy? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/?utm_campaign=07012021&utm_medium=Description&utm_source=YouTube Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books Check out my podcast, Therapy in a Nutshell: https://tinpodcast.podbean.com/ Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC, and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC ---- Music licensed from www.Bensound.com or Artlist.io Images from Freepik.com (premium license), Pixabay, or Wikimedia commons

Emotions and emotional dysregulation are something you don't usually read about when learning about ADHD – and there's a reason why! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Facebook: http://facebook.com/howtoadhd Twitter: http://twitter.com/howtoadhd Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howtoadhd CITATIONS/LINKS: Barkley, B. A. (2015) Emotion Dysregulation is a Core Component of ADHD. In R. A. Barkley (Eds.), Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A handbook for diagnosis and treatment (4th ed.). New York, NY, US: Guilford Press. ADHD and Anger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Aq7RNaB0DQ How to Make Better Decisions through Mindfulness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJwn0WrqAhI Emotion Tracker! https://bit.ly/3D5fFVO Super Heart Award (blank) http://bit.ly/HTADHDSuperHeartAward Super Heart Award (like Jessica's) http://bit.ly/HTADHDSuperHeartAward2 Explanation of how cognitive behavioral therapy helps: http://www.cbtdbtassociates.com/problems-addressed/emotion-regulation/ Explanation of how cognitive behavioral therapy helps: http://www.cbtdbtassociates.com/problems-addressed/emotion-regulation/ Emotional dysregulation and ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/emotional-instability-a-core-symptom-of-adhd/ https://www.google.com/amp/adhdinadults.com/emotional-dysregulation-and-adhd/amp/ Article about the connection between ADHD and ODD: http://www.ptscoaching.com/articles/does-adhd-have-to-lead-to-oppositional-defiant-disorder/ Lecture by Dr. Barkley on emotional regulation: http://adhdlectures.com/lecture-view.php?LectureID=16 How does mindfulness improve emotional regulation: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/How_does_mindfulness_help_control_behavior Why mindfulness meditation is important to help us be mindful: https://www.mindful.org/meditation-keeps-emotions-in-check/ Easy app to practice mindfulness meditation: Headspace.com Link to a review article on emotional dysregulation: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12402-016-0199-0 How mindfulness meditation improves emotional regulation and decreases substance abuse: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0376871616001174 ADHD or bipolar? https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-bipolar-symptoms-overlap/ "The Show Must Be Go”, "Professor Umlaut", "Carefree", "Doobly Doo", "Enter the Maze", "Life of Riley" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Some vector graphics created by Vecteezy

Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy argues that "power posing" -- standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident -- can boost feelings of confidence, and might have an impact on our chances for success. (Note: Some of the findings presented in this talk have been referenced in an ongoing debate among social scientists about robustness and reproducibility. Read Amy Cuddy's response here: http://ideas.ted.com/inside-the-debate-about-power-posing-a-q-a-with-amy-cuddy/) Get TED Talks recommended just for you! Learn more at https://www.ted.com/signup. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Follow TED on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/TED

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