How to Actually Handle Feelings with Dr. Marc Brackett

In this episode of the Raising Good Humans podcast, Dr. Aliza Pressman interviews Dr. Marc Brackett, the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, about his new book, "Dealing with Feeling." Dr. Brackett discusses the importance of emotion regulation for both adults and children, defining it as using emotions wisely to achieve goals. He introduces the concept of "PRIME" (Prevent, Reduce, Initiate, Maintain, Enhance) to manage emotions and emphasizes the "meta moment" technique: becoming aware of feelings, pausing, pivoting to one's values, and strategizing a response. They explore practical strategies for parents and children, including creating a "strategy wall" with coping mechanisms and using symbols to remind oneself of their best self. Dr. Brackett stresses the importance of approaching children's emotions with empathy and helping them preserve pleasant feelings, and shares personal anecdotes and research findings to illustrate these concepts.