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Affect Regulation Therapy with Elisabeth Ihlenfeld
Affect Regulation Therapy with Elisabeth Ihlenfeld
Affect Regulation Therapy with Elisabeth Ihlenfeld
Wednesday 9th April 2025
Elisabeth Ihlenfeld discusses Affect Regulation Therapy, helping clients manage intense emotions, trauma, and anxiety.
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Episode Overview
- Affect Regulation Therapy helps manage intense emotions.
- Combines various therapeutic approaches for effective treatment.
- Balancing emotional states is key to mental wellness.
- Elisabeth's journey into mental health is both inspiring and relatable.
- Practical insights for therapists and those interested in emotional regulation.
Why don't I become a fucking therapist already?
Ever wondered how to manage those intense emotional waves that seem to come out of nowhere? In this episode of Facing Addiction, Elisabeth Ihlenfeld, a Licensed Professional Counsellor, shares her expertise on Affect Regulation Therapy. Elisabeth dives into the essence of affect regulation, explaining how it helps clients manage and stabilise their emotions, especially when dealing with trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
Her journey into the mental health field is both inspiring and relatable, filled with personal anecdotes that highlight her passion for understanding the human mind. She recalls a pivotal moment at a kitchen table conversation that led her to realise her calling as a therapist. Her story is not just about professional development but also about personal growth and understanding the complexities of human behaviour.
Elisabeth explains how Affect Regulation Therapy integrates various therapeutic approaches like psychodynamic psychotherapy, DBT, and somatic therapies. It's all about finding balance - helping clients who are either overstimulated or under-stimulated to reach a stable emotional baseline. The episode is packed with practical insights and relatable examples, making it a valuable listen for therapists and anyone interested in mental wellness.
So, if you're curious about how to better manage your emotions or want to understand the emotional core of your struggles, this episode is definitely worth your time. Why not give it a listen and see how these insights could help you or someone you care about?