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In this podcast episode, we will look at the difference between self-regulation and emotional suppression. I will discuss how our childhood and family environment influence the development of self-regulation skills, as well as the development of suppression mechanisms. Suppression, if we look at it more deeply, is usually simply an adaptation to adverse emotional conditions and interactions with caregivers. At the end of the episode, I will share practical tips on how to start processing emotions. I will present techniques that will help you understand them better. In the podcast, you will learn why it is important not to avoid feelings, but rather to engage in dialogue with them. This is an important, if not crucial, part of building a relationship with yourself. See you soon! Table of contents: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:57 - Why do we associate self-regulation with emotional suppression? 00:04:18 - What is emotional regulation? 00:06:25 - What is emotional suppression? 00:08:17 - How and when do we learn self-regulation? 00:24:06 - How does suppression develop? 00:41:14 - Ways to process emotions 00:56:38 - A scenario of processing emotions through self-regulation. 01:08:02 - Summary