Per APA & National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Clients should be stabilized in their emotional regulation and safety before fully processing their trauma. Such as, stabilization in symptoms and healthy coping mechanisms, before processing and doing deeper trauma therapy.
Summary of what many therapists may say is that emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotions in a healthy and balanced way, involving awareness, acceptance, and control of emotional experiences. It’s about recognizing emotions, understanding their impact, and choosing appropriate responses rather than reacting impulsively.
