Does naming an emotion calm it?
Does naming an emotion calm it? — what studies show, and what they don't.
The research
Lieberman et al. (2007, Psychological Science) find affect labelling reduces amygdala activity.
The limit
Small lab imaging samples. (our executive and employee training programmes)
Practical check in Geneva
In tense talks, name the emotion briefly before addressing substance. To go further: explore the Emotional Intelligence training in Geneva, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.
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