THE CHOICE: Act, Accept, or Run Away 31/30 How to Process Emotions- Course Summary 🎉

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Welcome to the last chapter in the "How to Process Your Emotions" course! (Buy the full course with workbook here: courses.therapynutshell.com). I can't believe it's over! By this point you’ve learned over 30 skills that you can use to process through your emotions.
But the goal of this course isn’t just to feel better, it’s also to get better at feeling. To get good at having emotions, working through them and then making choices that lead to a rich and fulfilling life.
When we take a step back and look at the process of resolving emotions, we start with identifying the emotion, then move into slowing it down, accepting the emotion and exploring it, all of these steps are important. But the whole purpose of emotional regulation is to help us take helpful action. Action often helps us free up that stored ‘movement’ inside us. Look at the word “emotion” e-motion, the “mot” comes from Latin and means “to move”, the same root that is in words like motivation and motor, it is something that inspires movement. Our emotions, even the ones that can be considered “negative” (or uncomfortable) can be powerful motivating forces to help us move and change.
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In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction.
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[@Melted_Butter]

“Between stimulus and response lies a space. In that space lie our freedom and power to choose a response. In our response lies our growth and our happiness.”

[@Ambitionincarn8]

Stephen covey?

[@faraaz89]

Victor Frankl I think

[@brittanyvalentine1031]

Best quote!

[@chas3renity754]

Very well said 😊

[@Deelitee]

I think I’m going to sketch this out each morning - and when I need to make a decision.

[@brucekristy]

Emma, you are really a blessing to our family!!! My husband is struggling with severe anxiety and depression, and I am fighting depression. We have found so much help from your videos. Things are starting to change, and your videos have helped more than medicine or counseling at this point. Thank you for going down this path and helping so many people like us who have never heard of any of these things before. It is eye opening, refreshing and gives so much hope. God bless!

[@johannes3174]

To me it sometimes feel that taking hours with a therapist for 3 month wouldn't help as much as one video of Emma. I feel addressed. She exactly mentions what's on my mind. That is why I like her so much. And instead of having to be on appointments I can choose myself when to watch them. When I feel the need. I am seeing a doctor for medication monthly just to make clear. But especially in times of war so much people need this help so badly but can not afford or are in dangerous situations. So this is why she is so a bless. And finally sometimes you do not talk about some sort of thoughts fearing they are strange. So I felt so much relief when she onced addressed them in a video. @TherapyinaNutshell

[@TheAlbinoZebra]

I lost my mom September 28th of this year and I’ve been watching your videos ever since. You have been such a huge help to me as I struggle with a variety of mental illnesses aswell. I am learning to feel my emotions, even though they are very painful since losing my mom and whenever fear arrises (usually fear of uncertainty) I remind myself that I have to accept uncertainty- the things I cannot change. It’s a process, especially with grief, but you have helped me in more ways than I can express. Thank you so much for all that you do.

[@elin_]

Oh Trinity, I'm so sorry for your loss.... I found my mom dead when I was 25 in 2018.. it's so hard to live with. Take your time though..don't rush the grieving process. Just go easy on yourself and let it take the time it needs. Stay strong! Virtual hugs to you from Sweden 🫂

[@Crystalquartz964]

🌸🌸 Trinity and Elin 🌸🌸 Hugs

[@jc7093]

All the best blessings to you, Trinity! J

[@platogenova9573]

Sorry for your loss

[@oakson3045]

I can’t imagine losing my mom right now, God Bless you and I’m praying for your inner peace.

[@wishfulthinking9399]

"When your emotions aren't jerking you around, you can CHOOSE to live a life that you value." I ADORE THAT LINE! It's so true and incredibly helpful.

[@harveysmith3738]

"Positive change is increasing the length of recovery and decreasing the length of relapse, proactively, improving and maturing and graduating as a discipline, over time. So you have longer and longer times living how you want to live and shorter and shorter times where you’re being reactive." Thank you for this course and your generous and inspiring service.

[@allison3132]

I’m so looking forward to this! Your videos are so comforting and give me hope and always make me feel better, you are my secret best friend and you don’t even know haha!

[@happyhealthyblessed]

❤️

[@sapphiraj2084]

So comforting

[@marye9887]

Allison, I couldn't have said it better. When I can't sleep because something is on my mind, I listen to one of Emma's videos. Her voice relaxes me like a best friend.

[@PatriceBankshscounselor]

Yes Allison! I feel the same way. Her presentation style is so comforting and you can’t watch without learning something important. I love her!

[@CBReptiles1]

Same! She’s awesome. Wish she was taking on new clients though :(

[@Z_bra]

Sometimes it seems like what you say falls more in line with philosophy than psychology. I think finding your videos was exactly what I need. Thanks for all your hard work

[@rascallyrabbit]

exactly, without a moral compass, I.e. philosophy, one has no roadmap out of the forest into the light. many psychology people have no roadmap and let you wander around in a wilderness for 40 years as they collect money

[@versetripn6631]

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[@capohd28]

It is stoic philosophy for sure. CBT is based on it. It's definitely the path to inner peace. We are the same human beings that we were centuries ago, with similar problems and solutions under a different name.

[@ciaranfroud6249]

@@rascallyrabbit lol, philosophy isn't morality

[@jar-mingpang3639]

I am 77 now. I have picked up all the skills you mentioned through community mental health center starting 1980. What I needed was someone to listen to me. Thanks for your work.

[@samuelegiuseppelongo]

You radiate beauty & integrity from the inside out, Miss. Competent and compassionate, a kind and giving heart. Much love, may God bless you abundantly. 💜⚜

[@deepsouth3319]

Amen to that!

[@chiafairy7091]

One of the biggest realizations I had in my ED recovery with emotional processing is that I don't actually feel comfortable with any strong emotion. My sister sent me a care packet during that time and I was so touched/happy that it made me severly uncomfortable and I needed to use coping mechanism to handle it. 😅

[@PatriceBankshscounselor]

I am a therapist and I feel like I am on grad school again when I watch your videos. Thank you for helping me be a better therapist for my clients!! ♥️💙💜

[@g.jelli...]

"Our goal is not only to feel better, but to get better at feeling". This is definitely what I need! Thank you!

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

"Should I take action or let it go" ... just one of the incredible nuggets in this video. Thank you. I need to go back and start at the beginning, but I will watch this one again and again.

[@lucassalameh2593]

I started the first lesson in December 2021 with the intention to do one every day. It is September 2022, and I have a notebook, with long date gaps in between, filled with invaluable knowledge as I just completed this final lesson. I find myself wanting to feel heavy like I could only grow while I was participating in these videos. Like I have to fully comprehend, memorize, and apply this in every situation moving forward now that I have completed it. I think that was a big reason why I was always hesitant to progress through it. I knew I would feel that so long as I was "still in it" I would be getting better, and that would stop when the videos ran out. But reflecting on my life over the past 6-7 months, how much has changed, how much my emotional regulation and self-awareness, and mindfulness have improved, shows me it's all a process, and the process never really ends, it just gets easier or harder depending on the wolf you feed in your head, the choice you make. Even if I don't always succeed at making the right choice, even if I know what it is, the awareness that the choice is being made, and that there are steps after to still continue on a path of mental and emotional success, has made all the difference in the world, and I will carry it with me for the rest of my life. Emma, I cannot thank you enough for the journey you have allowed me to experience, for being such a gentle, comforting guide that I at no point doubted the route that you were leading me on (which has not been the case for other therapists I have experienced). Providing this for the world, free of charge is the kind of humanitarian work far too many people, myself included at times, take for granted and need far more than they know. You have allowed me to feel proud of who I am, and truly find love for myself, even if just in bits and pieces now, for the first time in my entire life. I see the path before me, I continue to learn, and I continue to grow. Thank you, sincerely, for providing the means for me to find this.

[@exethanter6124]

I went to therapy for 4 years. I was taken off of medication as I learned some of these skills, but eventually I started to relapse. This course helped me realize that I had been deceiving myself a little throughout therapy. With your videos I was able to get to the real core of my problems and see the iceberg under the water. You have changed my life!

[@timonaszukauskas1315]

Not emotions, it's my heart! My hearth is burning!

[@rashaabushaban3843]

This course has been truly transformative for me, particularly as I reside in a conflict-stricken region where discussing mental health is considered a luxury and carries a stigma. Growing up, we were taught to suppress our emotions and never process them. The words 'thank you' barely express the immense gratitude I feel for having watched the entire course and the invaluable lessons I've gained from it

[@RobinHerzig]

I like that replacement instead for ‘the things I cannot change’ to the ‘people’ I cannot change. Wow helped with my perspective right there. Bingo!

[@cassandranc123]

It’s not exaggeration to say this is a life changing course. This is my second time watching it through. The first set me on the right path- but this second time I think I was more prepared to receive and process all the information. Thank you for all that you do- for your clarity, compassion, and commitment to your craft and to others.

[@paulsenjohannes]

Thank you soooo much for this series. You have helped me a lot. There were times that I became very discourage but persevered and take action. That is so important. Start eating more healthy, go for long walks, get your relationship with Jesus and people around you in order.

[@dee0731]

This is so great my whole life I would stuff my emotions, that was what I was taught to do as a child but as an adult that doesn’t work anymore and is harmful to one’s well being resulting in depression and anxiety. Thank you I am going to be more mindful to process my emotions moment by moment now.

[@Felicytis]

I have been going thru an internal and external crisis lately. I can't even begin to explain the comfort your videos gives me. Thank you very much for your effort! Thank you for helping all of us who are struggling for free!

[@yuxianli3756]

When I watch your videos, I'm not only learning how to process my emotion but also learning how to be a better person. Many things you have said I already knew or heard of, but words have different weights from you because it's apparent that you are truly living your value. The world is a better place with people like you. Thank you so much for your help. And go, girl!

[@awakening383]

THANK YOU on behalf of the thousands of lives you improve by providing your videos on youtube.

[@martinvansanten4417]

This processing emotions course started at a time when I REALLY needed it. I don't know if it's because of my ADHD or my extreme anxiety which makes me really avoidant that I stopped watching them. However, grew up a lot in the last few months, and it all started with those first videos you posted on processing emotions. I'm going to get back and watch all of them and do the homework. It's time for me to start taking action when I have to and accept and let go of those intrusive thoughts. Thanks Emma!

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

me encantaria volver a Buenos Aires!

[@martinvansanten4417]

@@TherapyinaNutshell Te esperamos!

[@ksciscokid9816]

@@TherapyinaNutshell Have you ever heard of German new medicine ?

[@chrisbrownlov1]

@@ksciscokid9816 eventually it's going to start making more noise, it might not be the end all be all but there's definitely something to GNM

[@ksciscokid9816]

@@chrisbrownlov1 Yes it's very interesting 🤔 emotional distress causes a lot of physical health issues took me some time to get my head and ego around it ... Thanks for your comment.

[@aminughani9998]

We need continuity of the series,lets target a hundred. Many thx Emma for all you do.

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

That would be great! But this is the last one of this series!! :) The next series will either be an anxiety course, a social anxiety course or a depression course

[@florencia2771]

@@TherapyinaNutshell hi dr. I would like to ask if you could talk about personality “parts” and internal family systems (IFS) therapy. I don’t think I have DID but at the same time I feel fragmented. I’m not sure how to make sense about what I feel, so I’m doing research. What I really want is to heal and find the best treatment. I have parts of me that I don’t feel they “belong” to me. It complicated and complex for sure. Sometimes I get triggered and anger takes over my body, then I feel ashamed, and sad and feel that I want to get rid of that part. I come from a home where violence was frequent, my mom had severe clinical depression, narcissism and delusions, dad was physically violent with everyone. There was no sexual abuse. All of us 4 suffer depression, anxiety, ptsd, I believe my sister has BPD or narcissism, all of us kids became suicidal at some point in our life. Please consider a video about this topic. Thank you 🙏

[@fatcatpaulanne4800]

@@TherapyinaNutshell i vote for a depression course.

[@AlineAM94]

The old me wasn't post this because of the fear of being judged by my broken English. But the new me is willing to face my fears and just say what I want. Thank you so much for this course, it changed my life. I had no idea how much I hated myself, so yesterday I spent hours crying and writing everything that I should apologize for to my inner child. I am not completely healed (and I'll probably do this course again in the future), but now I know it's a processs, and you helped me to take the first steps on this journey. You are amazing and I'm happy to know that we are sisters in Zion. Sending love from Brazil💙💚💛

[@ireneaguilar3735]

😊

[@jennifermurray8623]

This course has changed my life! Thank you SO much for making this available online, the amount of help I have gotten from this has been astounding… I look at things so differently now, my anxiety has decreased significantly and I feel less stressed and more at peace… you have a way of explaining things in a way that I can easily process, and for that I’m grateful! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@hijadedios6974]

Very good! I had my life 180° in a matter of seconds! My mother passed away and I had to move to another country to take care of my disabled brother. Lots of different emotions to deal with. Lots of prayers and running to my Lord since it was such a huge change in my life. Thanks for this video, it helped me On how to deal and what to do with my emotions! God bless you and your family!

[@salvadorimx]

Hi, Emma. This course has helped me a lot. On January, my then boyfriend broke up with me and I was feeling hopeless. A friend of mine send me one of your podcasts and since then you've accompanied me in this journey of self knowledge and healing. I'm very grateful for everything you've taught us here. Now I'm getting better at feeling and my life quality has improved. Thank u, thank u very much. God bless you!

[@kiaram3528]

Not feeling my feelings has been a life long problem for me. Supressed anger led me to pick my skin, clench my teeth, stress my stomach etc. But i was seen as the reasonable child, compared to my patronizing condescending bully narcissistic sister.. i left the house to work after college. She stayed unemployed for 5 years now. Responsibility has been her monster since childhood. Because of some uncontrollable events i had to live at my parents' house for 7 months. I was going there on vacations as well but it has never been this much. My therapist used to say "when you are angry, you have to live your anger" i would say "but then there would be a big fight" he would say "let there be a fight then, if your sister cant handle any kind of resentment or anger feelings from other people, that is her problem, not yours" After all these years of tolerating her problems her difficult life. I snapped. I cried myself to sleep two days prior to this event. I was telling myself "dont take it seriously, she is in a bad place" but then i realized we were being taken advantage from. Not just me, my parents too. When someone realizes whatever he says or does people will tolerate them, they become unstoppable bullies. People need to know that they are hurting, that other people have real flesh hearts too. And every one is living their own hell in this planet. I didnt lose control or anything. I just got angry out loud. And when she saw me angry she couldnt believe that i was having feelings and called our parents (they were out of town) to inform them i need to be hospitalised :D because i was crazy and i was hitting my head to walls or something, she told my mom a story she created in order to increase the reaction she gets from them, in order to find herself a supporter. This feels so sad. Because she did this before to my mother as well, she knew this side of her. My mother was surpised too, she thought maybe she is hallucinating. It is so difficult for a mother to witness this ugliness in her child, so i understand her effort to find good hearted excuses for these behaviours of my sister. After i snapped, my sister stopped talking to me completely. Since i have no solution for her problems, this is probably the best for my own mental health. God may help her journey..

[@evonne315]

So powerful!! I am going to put the adapted Serenity Prayer on my prayer wall by my alter. Thank you!! 💙🙏💙

[@heathermichellepetee927]

This course augments my work with my therapist who specializes in ACT. When I'm falling back on bad habits and have a while before seeing my therapist Therapy in a Nutshell provides the comfort and direction I need to provide emotional expansion and defuse, unhook and become the observer. Thank you Emma.

[@bekster0902]

Wow. I was able to associate everything you said with helping with my panic disorder. Its definitely not easy. But you're right. Panic causes very impulsive thoughts and actions. And I have to be able to step back and ask myself if those thoughts and actions are going to led me to the life I want. And that life consist of me wanting to travel again and drive long distances, become adventurous again and be able to go with the flow and accept some of the things I cant control. Its been a very long 2 going in 3 years getting help from my panic and anxiety disorder but its been along time coming. I cant hide it anymore.

[@hailulma5319]

The way you talk is as important as what you say 🙏

[@sarahblunden4372]

This has been fab there's so many things I didn't understand before but now I do. I still want to keep learning new things and will revisit videos when I need to go over it. I have been on a journey in the last (almost) two years and thank you for being part of it x

[@h4ndrix]

There's so much to unpack here, but you manage to do it so concisely. Thank you for this.

[@dee0731]

You are a great, quality therapist that gets to the bottom of things, you get to the root of issues.

[@SC-ks9nr]

Emma you're a superhero! Thank you so much for everything you do for us. Gratitude and Love❤

[@chaitanyaagarwal1573]

I have completed this course and started healing from a alot of trauma that i did not undertsand i was sufffering and going through. Thanks you so much. God bless you. You are an amazing therapist.

[@eboquansah6913]

You’re amazing! Watching your videos have given me a deeper insight into how my whole being behaves and it has set me free from a lot of anxiety, fear and all sort of uncomfortable emotions and thoughts. Thank you!

[@lebre.]

You are amazing! Thank you for making this course available for free! ✨🙏 Your videos have been helping me understand my emotions a lot better. I’ve watched most of them but do intend to watch all of them again, take notes and apply some methods in my day-to-day life (I’ve been using the emotion chart to journal, it’s been very helpful). Thank you thank you thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@trinacondie4372]

Just a simple thank you for creating this video course and making it publicly available to everyone. Such a gift to be given the recognition that we can find the power to choose who we are, and who we become, instead of circumstances carrying us here and there.

[@cannotlivewithoutrice]

I don't think words are enough to convey my gratitude for how this channel had and has helped me. Thank you 🌻

[@bluewind9474]

Thank you Emma, this course has been really helpful. You are doing a wonderful, important job helping others. I've been watching one video each day for a month now and feel like a change in me is happening, little by little :) wishing you and everyone taking this course all the best! from Finland.

[@itsPOWOW]

Your videos spoke clearly to me, made sense and helped me through some of my darkest times of depression and anxiety. Knowing I can find your videos here and make my way through your course in my own time is a huge comfort. Thank you for all that you've learned and shared Emma. kxx

[@tsvetelinagaleva9826]

Thank you so so so so so much, Emma!!!! You're incredible! I watched the whole course and it helped me enormously! So professional and good presented, easy to understand and remember. And all of it free. You're work is worth it so much for us! God bless you ☀️❤

[@stephanieu1185]

Thank you so much for this beautiful course. What a gift. I have finally started taking action toward the goals of my heart, especially having learned from you to focus on my values instead of seeking approval. I’m so grateful to be just one of the people willing to change by applying what I’ve learned from you. I like to think it has brightened the lives of those around me as well. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication behind the scenes! 🌷 Kind regards, Steph

[@alfreddifeo9642]

More power to you and what you do

[@jingleval8469]

thank you for your patience.

[@JP-ve7or]

This series of videos helped a lot after my mother died and I struggled with grief. Thank you.

[@pennymorgan2149]

Emma, thank you so much! I have actually purchased this course when you had your 40%off and am in the middle of it, but have listened to all of the KZbin videos. This one video here is life changing!! Thank you for giving of your self and of your knowledge in a kind and selfless way.

[@amarilisortiz3982]

Amazing! God has given Emma the gift of teaching. Great professional, loved the course.

[@aenaakmal]

yesssss

[@zircon_]

Thank you, Emma. This program has helped me a lot. I shared it with my friends and they are now taking the couse, too. Stay safe, cheers!

[@tjl4041]

Thank you for all your videos!! Happy Holidays!!

[@DaisyOh]

Your videos help me a lot, Emma. Your soothing voice and calm energy are such a blessing during hard times. Thank you!

[@YOYO-gi7js]

You are a blessing to humanity! Keep up the good work.

[@maribelmontero9902]

Thank you for your work! I appreciate your approach, and your sound suggestions, this is so needed. May you be blessed for all you do to help humanity 🙏🏻🙌🏼

[@norismendoza4503]

This is the second video I've watched you present. Consequently, I intend to watch the entire 'emotions' series that you refererence. The way you present is thought provoking and engaging. I am sincere when I say it is 'simply profound'. To me that is beauty. I know that many will benefit from this sharing of a foundational, yet often alluding component of the human experience namely, personal responsibility. It's interesting to me that we need to be educated about emotions too. Unresolved hurts and our unwillingness to acknowledge them fuel our ineffective coping. Pretty messy stuff. We are such intricate beings. Life has many distractions. It's easy to forget values and meaning today. I'm so very grateful that not everyone does. It takes all of us, me included. Thank you.

[@graciaissa685]

This is it! That’s how it’s done your delivery style is so light and comforting anyone can follow. Thank you for being you🙏🙏and for sharing your expertise! 🌹🌹

[@SamoSjena]

I just had to say, my therapist ist from school of Viktor Frankl and yesterday I started hearing Man's search for meaning. Just an hour ago before I found this Video I was hearing the book and heard the part you quoted and was struck by it. What a coincidence, all leading to this point, maybe I just see the patterns because I look for them since I started seeing double digits of the clock, but this just struck right now and I had to share it. Thank you soooo so much Emma ❤️

[@sabinemarianneangelikaboss8307]

Wow, this is so helpful and eye opening. Thanks for making this available free if charge. 💓

[@toddhudiburg9116]

Thank you for being a positive light

[@sharonedigitale]

You’re a treasure.✨ Thank you for your videos. The authentic kindness in your heart and voice is a great example to those developing a kinder voice inside toward themselves. It’s granted me many moments of insight and encouragement over the last couple years. Never stop. Know every day that all your work and effort on top of taking care of your family is thoroughly appreciated and making a huge difference. And it’s exactly what this world needs more of. Thank you again. ❤️

[@seanandhelen]

Your videos have honestly saved my life. Thank you

[@woodey028]

Your body of work, the effort as well as your reasons for doing these videos is truly appreciated. You should be very proud of your work. Thank you kindly and God bless.

[@amcb888]

You have been literally a god send for me. Your videos , explanations and coping strategies are incredible and I’m so so grateful I found your site . Thank you for all the amazing work you do

[@danielleday9856]

You are literally breathing metaphorical life into me the more you speak. Thank you so much for providing this content. I wish you all the best.

[@anns1921]

This video is the exact reason why I love this channel. Such good advice and so doable to help make our lives better. Thank you!!

[@vicsi846]

Thank you for all this journey. It helped me a lot to make bigger steps and have more direction with my therapist. This is gold. Thanks also to the algorhytm! I was in a big depression this summer, with a lot of free time, no money, and a heartbreak. I send you a huge hug!

[@clintraymundo6547]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been practicing mindfulness these many months, and I can see how I’ve been slowly improving in observing my emotions rather than reacting or repressing them. Today, however l, I let my anxiety get the better of me at work. I felt exhausted, in and out, when I came out of the store, but I really felt bad that I relapsed and reacted to my emotions. After I watched your video, it’s always good to remind ourselves that self-improvement is a process, not a destination. I’m going to forgive myself and keep doing the best I can. :)

[@lisastrange8897]

Gifted teacher! Communication style is so natural and easy to receive. Content is so important and foundational to all mental health. I will continue to pass this on, as it is of value to anyone on the planet. Thank you for sharing this life changing information.

[@rhondapelletier2141]

I Am SOOOO GREATFUL FOR YOU EMMA....sobbing trying to get thru Anxiety ......

[@Bjornstativ]

Thank you so so much for making this course. I have learned so much and already see the difference it can make to follow your advice. Thank you!!

[@user-kp6ss8sx8m]

Hi Emma, Thank you! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, I could keep going and going and there is no way I can thank you enough for all your work. Your videos are invaluable to me! I will take one of your courses (the course of intrusive thoughts by Kat) I want to take the course before this year ends, I really need it!! I send you a huge hug from Chile 💕👍🇨🇱

[@aenaakmal]

i keep coming back to this video whenever i feel low or sad or anxious and this helps literally every single time! Emma, thank you so much for this; you're genuinely a life saver. I love you!

[@jamesmurphy3219]

That serenity prayer carries so much wisdom and can be applied to so many different aspects of life. This is the first time I've heard a new take on it applying to other people and it's so true. One of my biggest takeaways from all of these lessons: the only person who I can control is me! So I might as well devote my energy to that instead of worrying about other people.

[@kathrynkayhong4359]

this set of videos has been very valuable to me--i certainly did not learn how to process emiotions as a young person, or even as a middle-aged adult--and as a highly sensitive person, my emotions can be very strong. the lessons and skills are what i now use daily to help with shortening my reactive times, as you put it. thanks, emma.

[@makaylahall2664]

This video was very encouraging for me and actually helped me feel less anxious about my grades in two classes and finals. Thank you.

[@antoinette272]

Have gotten a great deal from this series- thank you. Plan to purchase to be able to go through more formally. Finally decided to find a therapist because I was tired of my anxiety having the control. Best decision in years, wish I had done it sooner. Your channel has been instrumental in my decision.

[@jonorman3870]

This has been the most useful therapy course I have ever engaged in and I recommend it to all those who are anxious depressed and unhappy thank you Emma for your generosity in making it available to all

[@Mr.Blister1960]

The simple act of viewing these videos has been healing. Than you, Emma

[@GenOfEveL]

Grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, courage to change the one I can.. and the WISDOM, that that one is me. :) love 🥰

[@uhmalissa]

I have been watching these videos for the past couple of months. This in addition to coaching has helped me accept my emotions so much better. Before I would get so angry when I would show emotions this would be followed up with shame and more anger that I couldn't "control myself" and suppress my emotions in every situation. I never gave myself permission to feel emotions and sometimes the result would be a sudden outburst of crying alone on the floor for 30 minutes after work but not really thinking about why I was feeling. Since watching these videos I try to let my emotions come when they come, not suppress them but just feel them. I also do journaling sometimes where I write my fears to get a clear idea of all I am feeling. I am really happy for all these videos. Thank you for helping so many people learn this valuable life skill.

[@fabiennerivet4968]

Thank you so much for your videos. I think that when you learn that you have a choice, you can get your power back. Anxiety can make us feel so weak and lost, but just trying to accept that I have a CHOICE makes me feel so much better, powerful, and peaceful.

[@ginakelly11]

I haven’t watched all of your videos but I have learned from the ones that I have. I’ve also referred many friends to your KZbin account and am proud to say that they have helped! I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge in a way that most of us can relate. Happy Holidays to you and yours! God Bless🙏🏼

[@karinhill5892]

Thank you so, so much for this course! It has helped me tremendously and helped me release some of my shame, tackle my enmeshment and codependency better and most important of all it helped me dare to go back to God and surrender to Him. And for the first time in my 41 year long life I trust that I am loved and that God's love carries me. And the freedom that comes with surrendering and asking Him for help has not only changed my behaviour but allso my physiology, from feeling constantly strangled and being tight and crushed over my chest barely being able to breath I can now breath again and the pain and suffocating feeling is gone - replacef with a sparkling, tingling, bubbly warm feeling in my chest and around my heart of knowing that I am a beloved daughter of God. Thank you for helping me turn home to God again! I still have a lot to work on, step by step... but now I realize God is with me on this journey and wants to help me, and that makes taking every step easier. I am grateful to you Emma from the bottom of my heart, you save souls! God bless you! Greetings from Sweden - you help worldwide!

[@ckatt352]

You are making a difference ❤️

[@placeformomma]

Your videos are such a blessing. God bless you and your family and may He keep you always, in Jesus’ name, amen. 💛💛

[@StanleyOtto]

Thank you so much Dr. McAdam. Your videos have been so helpful understanding the depression, anxiety and trauma I've experienced. I can't thank you enough.

[@rode2888]

You give me hope❤ Love from Sweden

[@loislangley2975]

Lovely video and course. Has definitely helped me in my life journey. It isn't as bumpy as it was. Thank you.

[@quinndirector]

Loved the course Emma. I can see how much work you put into them. I look forward to another series in the future!

[@msbadgrl]

This course is a gem. Thank you very much for sharing. It helped me a lot when my mental health broke down. Before my first consultation with my new therapist. Looking forward to more of your courses.

[@onyxrose3407]

Your videos help me so much, thank you and hope you have very Merry Holidays

[@MsVivian99]

Wonderful! Just starting watching these teachings. Thankyou

[@joancoxon7539]

Thank you, you have enabled me to adjust my thinking and as a result have changed my life, I no longer need medication for PTSD anxiety which was crippling. I'm beyond grateful that I found your course, you are wonderful ❤

[@Jo-lp1px]

So eloquent and wonderful teaching, genuine and heart-felt. I love that you’re Canadian, I am too. Bless you! ❤️

[@azure2897]

Thank you so much for this course! It has truly helped me learn something i had been struggling with my whole life, I truly cannot thank you enough for making these videos and helping everyone who can't access therapy like myself

[@aishwaryashaha905]

Thank you for making this course Emma❤