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ACT for Emotion Dysregulation with Patricia Zurita Ona, PsyD

Nov 26, 2024

Patricia Zurita Ona, PsyD, a specialist in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and founder of the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, delves into emotion dysregulation. She discusses how emotional regulation is not simply black or white, but a continuum influenced by context. Dr. Z shares insights on chronic emotions stemming from childhood and the power of an inner voice. She emphasizes ACT techniques for managing anxiety and details a 16-week protocol tailored for those with Borderline Personality Disorder, aiming to enhance emotional healing and relationships.

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Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona

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Quick takeaways

Emotion regulation is a universal challenge experienced by many, not limited to those with borderline personality disorder or other specific diagnoses.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes understanding emotion regulation through context sensitivity, fostering compassion and skillful emotional responses in individuals.

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Understanding Emotion Regulation

Emotion regulation is defined as the intentional effort to manage uncomfortable emotions to avoid acting impulsively on them. Individuals constantly experience a multitude of emotions throughout their daily lives, affecting their actions and decisions. It is important to recognize that emotion regulation is not a binary concept but exists on a continuum, where responses can vary based on the intensity and nature of emotions encountered. For instance, rather than simply suppressing feelings, individuals may choose to engage with their emotions in ways that are contextually appropriate and beneficial for their situation.

Intro

3min

Understanding Emotional Regulation

18min

Understanding Chronic Emotions and Their Impact

4min

Understanding Emotions and the Inner Voice

5min

Navigating Anxiety through Acceptance

12min

Implementing ACT for Borderline Personality Disorder

3min

Patricia Zurita Ona, PsyD, author of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder, joins us to talk about ACT for emotion dysregulation. Zurita Ona, or “Dr. Z,” is a psychologist specializing in working with and creating compassionate, research-based, and actionable resources for overachievers and overthinkers to get them unstuck from worries, fears, anxieties, perfectionism, procrastination, obsessions, and ineffective “playing it safe” actions. She is founder of the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center—a boutique practice where she offers therapy and coaching services based on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and contextual behavioral science. Zurita Ona has been nominated as a fellow of the Association of Contextual Behavioral Science for her contributions to the applications of ACT to specific fear-based struggles.

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