By the end of this course, you will be able to
Recognize the destructive effects of suppression, denial, and displacement on the body and relationships.
Identify common myths about emotions, deconstruct them, and break free from them by understanding healthier alternatives.
Grasp the concept of effectiveness instead of “right vs. wrong” in emotional expression.
Use an emotion-description model to analyze any emotional experience and understand its components.
Develop skills for expressing emotions through words, facial expressions, and body language without exaggeration or suppression.
Understand the relationship between mental interpretation and the resulting emotional impact.
Course details
- 1 h 9 m/11 lessons
- Last updated: 25/1/2026
- 2 learning resources
- Course completion certificate
Course Content
Introduction
Introduction
Primary and Secondary Emotions
Challenges in Dealing with Emotions
Myths About Emotions – Part 1
Myths About Emotions – Part 2
Myths About Emotions – Part 3
Myths About Emotions – Part 4
Reverse Myths About Emotions
The Emotion Description Model
Practical Application the Emotion Description Model
Conclusion
About this course
In the second part of the Emotion Regulation course, we continue our journey toward deeper insight by exploring common myths we hold about emotions and how to overcome them. You will learn how suppressed emotions can turn into physical pain, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Emad Rashad will guide you in dismantling inherited beliefs such as “men don’t cry” and “anger is shameful.” Emotions are not a danger to fear or a weakness to hide; they are an innate language that helps us live with honesty and balance. Suppression does not protect us; it drains us and traps us in anxiety, depression, and suffering. The course also explores Paul Ekman’s and Plutchik’s theories of primary and secondary emotions, and applies an emotion-description model drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, leading to deeper self-reconciliation and greater emotional maturity.
Course requirements and prerequisites
This course requires learners to have completed the first part of the course, "Emotion Regulation Manual", as it provides the essential theoretical and practical foundation needed to fully understand and benefit from this part.
Mentor
Dr. Emad Rashad
Psychologist and Writer
15,073 Learners
6 Courses