Quit Moralizing Your Emotions!

Choose To Be with Choose Recovery Services; Betrayal Trauma Healing

Are you constantly judging your emotions as good or bad? Do you feel guilty for experiencing “negative” feelings? In this episode, Amie dives deep into the tendency we often have of moralizing our emotions. Learn why it’s important to notice and name your feelings, to become aware of when you might be suppressing emotions, and how to embrace all of your emotions with self-compassion.

Listen to learn:

• Why moralizing emotions is unhealthy

• Practical tips to increase awareness of when you’re moralizing your feelings

• How to separate your self-worth from your emotional experiences

• Techniques for making peace with the full range of human emotions

Referenced in this episode:

• Feelings Wheel

• Amie’s Offerings: Believing In You; Intimacy Within; Should I Stay or Go?; or book a consultation HERE

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• Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. First four weeks are free!

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• Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication.

• ⁠Empowerment After Betrayal for Men⁠ - This betrayal trauma support group led by Hali Roderick is for men who have been betrayed. They will receive resources to recover from betrayal trauma while being surrounded by a supportive community.

• Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal.

• Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• Choosing to Stay Webinar - Hali Roderick teaches this free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• Dating From Within - Amie Woolsey hosts this workshop which teaches you how to date yourself first. Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like.

• Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment.

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