STAIR Narrative Therapy: 4. Emotional Regulation — Working with Thoughts and Behaviour
STAIR Narrative Therapy: 4. Emotional Regulation — Working with Thoughts and Behaviour
Exploring how trauma can influence our thoughts and actions, and how developing greater flexibility can support emotional well-being.
Have you ever found yourself going over the same worry repeatedly, avoiding something that feels difficult or reacting in a way you later wish you could change?
Perhaps you know that a situation is making you unhappy, but feel unable to respond differently. Or you notice yourself falling into familiar patterns, even when they no longer seem to help.
Our thoughts and behaviours are closely connected to our emotional experiences. When we have lived through trauma, these patterns can sometimes develop around fear, protection and the need to feel safe.
In this fourth article in my STAIR Narrative Therapy series, I explore how trauma may influence the ways we think and behave, and how developing more flexible responses can help us feel a greater sense of choice.
How can trauma influence our thoughts?
Our experiences shape the...