Title: Module 6: Name It to Tame It
This module was a collaboration between the STI/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins and Lean in Systems & Solutions. This module introduces a simple yet powerful technique for stress reduction: identifying and naming one's emotions. This approach is based on neuroscience and psychology, emphasizing how the act of labeling emotions can significantly reduce their intensity.
"Name It to Tame It" is, “A cognitive-behavioral technique that emphasizes the identification and labeling of one’s emotions as a method to reduce their intensity. By acknowledging and labeling emotions, individuals can facilitate a more adaptive and balanced perspective, mitigating the impact of anxiety and stress-related disorders” (Curtiss et al., 2021)
This concise (10-15 minute) learning module is intended to provide individuals with a foundational understanding required to practice “name it to tame it”. By participating in this interactive, self-paced module, learners will learn about the 'Name It to Tame It' technique, exploring its utility in responding to stressful circumstances with increased emotional strength.
Goal: Equip healthcare professionals with a practical method to manage stress by acknowledging and understanding their emotions.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the psychological and neurological basis of the 'Name It to Tame It' technique.
- Practice this technique to navigate high-stress situations more effectively, maintaining composure and empathy in patient care.
Project/Content Lead:
Alexander Waitt, MS, MSEd, LPC (he/him)
Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Lean In Systems & Solutions
Audrey Collier, BS (she/her)
Project Manager, Lean In Systems & Solutions
Contributors:
Dr. Jamie Hanson, PhD (he/him)
Chief Scientist Officer at Lean In Systems & Solutions
Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Alison DuBois, PhD, LPC (she/her)
Chief Wellness Officer, Lean In Systems & Solutions
President & CEO at The Mindful Mind, LLC
Nicole Luhanik, MS, LPC (she/her)
Clinical Director, Oasis Mental Health Services
Mercedes Robinson, MA, Ed.m (she/her)
Chief Executive Officer, Tequity In Action
Assistant Director of DEI, Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Salah Kanaan, MSc (he/him)
Chief Technology Officer at Lean In Systems & Solutions
Acknowledgements:
Barbara Wilgus, MSN, CRNP [She/Her/Hers]
Program Administrator, STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins; JHU Bayview Medical Center
References:
Curtiss, J. E., Levine, D. S., Ander, I., & Baker, A. W. (2021). Cognitive-Behavioral Treatments for Anxiety and Stress-Related Disorders. Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing), 19(2), 184–189. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20200045
Hofmann, S. G., & Gómez, A. F. (2017). Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Anxiety and Depression. The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 40(4), 739–749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2017.08.008
Disclosure:
The content experts involved in the creation of this module, including the collaboration between the STI/HIV Prevention Training Center at Johns Hopkins and Lean in Systems & Solutions, have declared that there are no financial relationships or conflicts of interest to disclose. This module is the product of our commitment to providing high-quality, unbiased education and training. Our team has worked diligently to ensure that the content is current, accurate, and developed independently of any commercial interests.