From the Book - First edition.
Introduction: a life-changing skill that must be learned
Part one: where are we now? Imagine a world
Seven reasons we can't deal with our feelings
Part two: definitions. What is emotion regulation?
Part three: building blocks. The hidden driver of regulation: your beliefs about emotion
From chaos to clarity: labeling your emotions precisely
Part four: strategies. Quieting your mind and body
Redirecting your thoughts
Cultivating your emotional strength through relationships
Optimizing your emotion regulation budget
Part five: practice makes permanent. How children learn to regulate emotions
Becoming the best version of yourself
Epilogue: a vision realized.