Tip #1 Externalize Emotions

Emotions are not yours. They do not belong to you, nor are they a part of you. You are not the air in your lungs. You breath it in and release it. In Narrative Therapy a common intervention is guiding clients to externalize their emotions. An example, is writing letters to an emotion as it was an individual who would actually read and respond. Doing this also means changing our language from, "I am anxious" or "I am just an angry person" to "I am experiencing anxiety" or "I am full of anger." This leads to an increased ability to interact with and understand emotional experiences.

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Austin Seaver

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, CO. I have spent the majority of my career in helping others overcome shame and self-doubt.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor who is passionate about developing the wellness of others. The ideas shared are not a substitute for therapy or any mental health treatment.

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