Gross’s Process Model of Emotion Regulation

  There are many ways to influence how you feel and exercise proper control over yourself. Perhaps you manage your feelings of anger or frustration by reviewing your thoughts and passing them through a reflective filter. Or, maybe you channel them by playing sports. Alternatively, you might allow yourself to get completely carried away by them. However, if you’re unable to regulate your emotions, this can result in maladjusted behaviors. Not only does your discomfort intensify, but your relationships lose quality. Moreover, you run the risk of suffering a psychological disorder. In fact, anxiety and depression are often triggered by…