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Understanding Emotions in DBT: Psychoeducation and Debunking Myths
United States Department of Homeland Security
Key Points
- Educate clients on common myths about emotions, such as the belief that being emotional means losing control.
- Use psychoeducation to help clients understand that emotions serve to communicate, motivate, and connect both to themselves and others.
- Teach clients to recognize judgments and inaccurate beliefs about emotions that can hinder emotional growth and stability.
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