Emotions: What They Are and How to Regulate Them

Description:

Emotions can feel good. They can also hit us hard and overwhelm us. New research indicates that emotions are created in the moment by our experiences and that we can adjust our emotions, and patterns of behavior, by adjusting our internal and external experiences. We will talk about emotions, their function, and how they are created. We will talk about how our experiences in the world (community, gender, cultural) can impact our emotions. Finally, we will also discuss and practice a variety of ways we can strengthen our ability to hold these emotions and to build our tolerance for the big ones.

Objectives:

As result of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe how emotions are created.
• Describe how family, community, gender, and culture can shape our emotions and behavior.
• Explain how to do three to five practices that help you regulate.

Format: Live Zoom (once registered you will find a link on the online event page)

CECHs: 3 Continuing Education Contact Hours.

Skill Level: Recommended for LMSW intermediate skill levels.

Refunds: You can refund yourself up to 7 days before event on Eventbrite.

Accommodations: Please email us directly with any special accommodations you may need at [email protected]

Contact Info: [email protected]

Instructor: Dr. Ginny Witte is a trauma educator. She has trained hundreds of therapists, leaders, and educators on current research related to trauma and healing. Her areas of expertise include the neuroscience, physiology, and biology of trauma with a goal to help everyone not just understand stress and trauma, but to equip them with tools to heal and 3 thrive. She educates by sharing current research, real life examples and practices that help attendees build resilience and heal. Her academic training evolved through understanding the science and blocks to learning, the biology and psychology of healing, trauma, and the mind-body connection. Her presentations interweave the relationships between neuroscience research, the body and life experiences. Dr. Witte also works one on one and with groups to help individuals understand stress in the body and to develop personal care plans to support their personal growth and well?being.

Event Venue

Online