Emotion Regulation Hacks: Two Powerful Calming Techniques

Dr. Tracy Marks introduces two DBT techniques, the half smile and willing hands, to help manage emotional overload. The half smile involves a gentle upward turn of the mouth to induce calmness, while willing hands involves relaxing hands with palms up to promote acceptance. Both techniques aid in emotional regulation and mindfulness, becoming more effective with practice.

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