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Emotional Regulation Skills

Meaning

Emotional regulation skills are the learned cognitive and behavioral strategies an individual employs to influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express them. These skills are critical for maintaining psychological homeostasis and adapting effectively to environmental and internal stressors, thereby supporting the overall function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Developing proficiency in these skills is a key component of resilience and mental wellness across the lifespan.