Emotions often hold good or bad connotations, but it isn't the feelings themselves that are the problem, rather the things we do to avoid or erase the ones that are scary or bewildering. Today’s episode explores the topic of Emotional Regulation, and Dr Heather B. MacIntosh is joined by George and River who share how they have learned to regulate themselves and each other when trauma cycles threaten to repeat. They discuss building in space between feelings and reactions, physical changes they can make when dysregulation begins, and the complexities with diagnoses of PTSD, Complex PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder.

Dr. MacIntosh's workbook for trauma survivor couples is published by Routledge Press and can be purchased at Amazon.ca or you can get in touch at [email protected]. Access the manual for therapists here.  

Healing Broken Bonds is created and written by editaudio in partnership with Dr Heather B. MacIntosh. Our lead producer is Maria Passingham with additional production support from Ali Sirois, Kathleen Speckert, and Jamie Zahn. Our executive producer is Steph Colbourn. Thank you to the couples who have contributed to our research, and to the communities who have helped to reinstate safety for trauma survivors.

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