Avoidance And Regulating Our Emotions [Video]

Join us for a vital conversation about emotional wellness and coping strategies during challenging times. Amanda Meier, Registered Social Worker, and Andreia Barreiro, Registered Psychotherapist, invite you to explore the impact of avoidance and the importance of regulating our emotions.

For over 2 years, we’ve navigated collective loss, profound pain, and ongoing uncertainty. In response, many of us turn to avoidance as a coping mechanism. While this may provide temporary relief, it can lead to long-term challenges such as increased anxiety, low mood, and interpersonal difficulties.

In this webinar, Amanda and Andreia will delve into:

Different ways we avoid processing our emotions
The impact of avoidance on individual well-being
Understanding why we tend to avoid emotions during stress
Learning healthier coping mechanisms for emotional regulation
Join us on Thursday, May 5, from 12-1pm EST for an insightful discussion that can help us move towards healthier ways of coping.

Date: May 5, 2022 – 12pm ET, 9am PT
Duration: 1-hour (45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A)

Webinar with timestamps:
0:13 – Introduction of the webinar topic on emotional regulation and avoidance.
2:02 – Explanation of the significance of land acknowledgments in webinars.
2:07 – Introduction of speakers Andrea Barrero and Amanda Meyer, outlining their professional backgrounds and expertise in mental health.
3:12 – Agenda for the webinar is presented, detailing the focus areas such as understanding avoidance and healthy coping mechanisms.
4:52 – Discussion on the definition of avoidance, its psychological impact, and its role as a coping mechanism.
8:19 – Exploration of different types of avoidance strategies like escapism, substance misuse, and social isolation.
14:19 – Analysis of biological reasons behind avoidance, focusing on autonomic nervous system responses.
23:36 – Insights on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on avoidance behaviors, such as increased alcohol consumption and online shopping.
27:28 – Strategies for transitioning from avoidance to healthier coping mechanisms introduced.
37:43 – Emphasis on identifying personal values and goals to mitigate avoidance behaviors.
44:02 – Discussion on balancing engagement with avoidance to maintain mental health.
46:05 – Q&A session begins, addressing audience questions on various aspects of avoidance and emotional regulation.