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A more helpful approach is the practice of reappraisal. Reappraisal means reframing the meaning of the triggering event that led to the emotional response. It’s the strongest way to weaken the power of the emotional response. An example of reappraisal is, for instance, recognizing that failing a single test isn’t the end of the world (“It’s just one test. I can study more for the next one and get some help from my teacher.”) or by noticing “the fact that I lost my job means that I can pursue some other long-term dreams.”

This approach is consistent with the practice of changing your relationship to the problem in DBT problem-solving. In contrast to suppression, reappraisal not only reduces negative feelings as a response to triggering events but also reduces the body’s and brain’s biological responses. People who use reappraisal typically have more positive emotional experiences and show fewer episodes of unwanted emotions.