Stompcast Pt 3: Practical Tools for Emotional Regulation | Professor Marc Brackett
Dec 3, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Professor Marc Brackett, an emotional intelligence expert and author of *Dealing with Feeling*, shares practical tools for emotional regulation. He emphasizes that emotional skills can be learned at any age and introduces the How We Feel app, designed to help track and manage emotions. Marc also explores the power of positive empathy in parenting and offers strategies for de-escalating conflicts in relationships. He argues that improving emotional intelligence can lead to reduced burnout and enhanced wellbeing.
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Use A Free App To Track Emotions
- Download the How We Feel app to build emotional vocabulary and try evidence-based regulation strategies daily.
- Use its tracking and AI reflection features for quick 30–60 second check-ins to spot patterns.
Respond To Success With Curiosity
- When a child shares success, respond with curiosity and positive empathy like “Tell me more.”
- Ask one follow-up question to make them feel seen and encourage growth mindset thinking.
Name Emotions And Request A Pause
- Model emotion regulation by naming your feeling and requesting a short break when needed.
- Explain the reason briefly and commit a time to reconnect so relationships stay intact.