Today on Good Sex @ NYU, April and Danielle are joined by Dr.Reji Mathew who is an award-winning artist, thinker, educator, and neuroscience-informed psychotherapist. Dr. Reji Mathew is a senior clinical social worker at the Counseling and Wellness division of the NYU Student Health Center. She is trained in CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy and the Voice Dialogue method. Dr. Mathew is an arts accessibility advocate and an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
In this episode, we explore how to partner with ourselves first before partnering with others. Also, Dr. Mathew defines “emotion regulations” as the reasons behind why we get upset and how we get upset. The “why” is deeply personal and the “how”is the way we express our emotions. Building basic awareness of our emotion regulations is the foundation of emotional wellbeing and health. Dr. Mathew shares tips on regulating emotions, developing mindful practices, and changing our internal narratives.
This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself!
If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for support.
NYU Students: Contact the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or chat using their app and/or Sexual & Relationship Respect Services
For everyone: Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
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