In today’s episode I look at the question of whether, in fact, all emotions are valid. It’s a big statement that’s often seen on social media, but I sometimes wonder if the specifics of the statement are fully understood. Therefore, in an effort to shed some light on this snapshot of emotional awareness I discuss what emotions are, why we have them, and the difference between validity and accuracy of emotions. I also discuss some tips on how to determine the validity of our emotional responses using the Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skill of “Check the Facts” (it’s a bit messy, so see the resources below for some clearer explanations).
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Resources
DBT Skills: Checking the Facts Worksheet
Check the Facts Example (YouTube) - Lewis Psychology
Music
Opening: “Chilled Ambient Minimal”
Closing: “Seven” - Tobu
25: Are All Feelings Valid?