Module 5: Countering Emotional Behaviors
Chapter 10 of Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders: Therapist Guide focuses on the behavioral component of the emotional response and begins by reviewing the role of emotional behaviors (i.e., behaviors that are used to control strong emotions) in the development and maintenance of maladaptive emotional responding. In this module, therapists help patients to identify relevant emotional behaviors and then work with them to develop and engage in Alternative Actions. Over time, it is expected that these Alternative Actions will help remediate cognitive and behavioral patterns contributing to the frequent occurrence of strong negative affect and maintaining patient distress in response to experience of strong emotions.