What We Treat
The Basics
The “bio” part of this theory asserts that some people are born more sensitive to emotional stimuli than others. They’re genetically predisposed to feeling emotions more strongly or picking up on subtle emotions that others do not detect. This high level of sensitivity can quickly lead to intense moods and emotional overload, often coming out of nowhere and hitting like a ton of bricks. The inability to regulate these emotions can lead to impulsive behavior and strong reactions to emotional triggers.
The "Social Component"
The “social” component of the model relates to a person’s environment, including our relationships as well as our general society, which often encourages us to show some emotions and hide others.. The feedback from the environment can be invalidating at times, signaling that our emotions are wrong, that we are overreacting, or that we “should” feel differently and push away the negative thoughts. Additionally, our environment can reinforce our out-of-control emotions if people give in to them. We come to learn that they are effective in getting what we want.
Tell-tale Signs
- Emotions spiral out of control
- Loneliness
- Angry outbursts
- Rapid mood swings
- Loss of capacity to cope or reason in emotional situations
- Impulsive or reactive behavior
- Anxiety/Depression
- Trouble adapting to change
- Shame
- Self-harming behaviors
- Outsized reactions to minor issues
- Substance abuse
- Fear of abandonment
- Feeling empty
- Difficult relationships
- Lack of flexibility
- Trouble adapting to change
- Lack of sense of self
- Up and down extreme emotions
We Can Help:
If you or a loved one are struggling with some of the above challenges related to emotion regulation, we are here to help. The gold standard treatment for people experiencing pervasive emotion dysregulation is Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT. DBT is a therapy that focuses on finding a middle path, or dialectic, between acceptance and change.
What We Treat:
Anxiety
Addiction
Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood disease that affects millions of people around the world. Common signs of addiction may include secretive behavior surrounding substance use.
Depression
Eating Disorders
Black, Indigenous, & People Of Color (BIPOC)
Emotional Dysregulation
LGBTQIA+
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Health professionals use the term mood disorder to describe all types of depression and bipolar disorder. Mood disorders include major depression, dysthymia (dysthymic disorder), bipolar disorder, mood disorders induced by general medical conditions, and substance abuse disorders.
Relational Issues
We are human and built to connect to others. Yet so many of us feel unconnected and lonely, struggle with lack of intimate relationships or feel unfulfilled with the relationships we have. Relationships may include our intimate partner (or wish to have one), our friendships, and all of the other relationships we may have with family, colleagues, and in the community.
Social Skills
Social skills do not come naturally to everybody especially people who are diagnosed with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodivergent disorders. We can assist with decreasing the anxiety related to social interactions, improving communication skills, reaching objectives, maintaining relationships, and prioritizing self-respect in interpersonal situations
Suicidal and Self-Harm Behaviors
At CCG, we pride ourselves on effectively treating those who need it the most. We understand that suicidal and self-harm behaviors as attempts to escape from intolerable pain. While many people experience these thoughts, there are other ways to address even the most unbearable anguish and despair.
Trauma
Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual’s emotional and physical well-being. Whether it’s the result of a single event or ongoing experiences, trauma can lead to feelings of fear, anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.
RESOURCES/TOOLS
- Websites, videos, and podcasts
- Book recommendations
We Can Help.
If you or a loved one are struggling with some of the above challenges related to emotion regulation, we are here to help.
