Abstract
This chapter begins to describe the Affect Regulation Training (ART) program in detail. A suggested narrative is provided along with corresponding images of computer presentation slides that are shown to the participants during the ART classes. The chapter begins welcoming the participants to the training and providing an overview of ART. As people are generally more familiar with the concept of stress than with concepts such as “feelings” or “emotions,” ART is initially presented as a “stress-reduction program.” As the training progresses and participants feel more secure in the group and with the training concepts, the focus gradually shifts from talking about general stress to talking about challenging “feelings” and “emotions.” The participants are taught that emotions communicate information about our needs and goals and encourage us to take specific action to cope effectively with challenging situations.
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It is important to remember that while amygdala activation occurs in response to negative stimuli, it also occurs in response to positive stimuli (Costafreda, Brammer, David, & Fu, 2008; Hamann, Ely, Hoffman, & Kilts, 2002; Herbert et al., 2009).
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We realize that it is scientifically inaccurate to anthropomorphize brain regions. However, since we have found it to be very helpful in explaining important complicated processes to our clients, we have decided to continue utilizing this approach in spite of appropriate concerns.
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Berking, M., Whitley, B. (2014). ART Module One: Introduction and Psychoeducation. In: Affect Regulation Training. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1022-9_9
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