Show Notes
If anxiety or fear show up when you need to speak honestly, this one is for you. Feeling emotionally reactive in high-pressure moments is something most people experience yet few have a concrete plan for. Dr. Alicia Smart and Edward explore how DBT skills like Building Mastery and Cope Ahead can help you prepare for difficult situations before they happen. They walk through practical tools for regulating your emotions and showing up with more confidence, especially when giving feedback feels scary.
Takeaways Building Mastery and Resilience Internal vs. External Safety Mindfulness and the Skill of the Pause Cope Ahead Planning Emotional Triggers and Feedback Self-Encouragement Emotion Mind Vulnerability
Chapters 00:00 Mindfulness and Posture 05:33 Building Mastery and Accomplishment 12:37 Internal and External Safety 18:32 The Skill of the Pause and Mindfulness 24:22 Challenges with Giving Feedback 31:23 Cope Ahead Home Practice 41:01 Building Mastery and Resilience
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