7th Edition of Global Conference on
Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
October 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Emotional Regulation Strategies in Addiction Recovery
Emotional regulation plays a pivotal role in addiction recovery, as managing emotions can prevent relapse and improve overall well-being. Techniques like mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) help individuals identify and manage their emotions without resorting to substance use. These strategies teach mindfulness, allowing individuals to remain present and avoid being overwhelmed by distressing feelings. Additionally, practicing self-compassion and using relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation, can help reduce stress and anxiety. Emotional regulation empowers individuals to build resilience, providing tools to navigate challenging emotions and maintain long-term sobriety.
Nile Stanley
University of North Florida, United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Edie Raether
NeuroShifts and Wings for Wishes Academy, United States
Sindu Padmanabhan
Bharathiar University, India
Kayla Albers
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Jorja Jamison
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Andrew Drasen
A Vision of Hope Media, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The Storm Within: Neuropsychological Insights into Dysregulation and Substance Use in the Adolescent Brain.
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel, Curry College, United States
Title : Sexualizing anxiety and anxiolytic sex: Misattribution of arousal
Sam Vaknin, CIAPS, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Title : Workplace and occupational mental health: Supporting well-being at work
Sindu Padmanabhan, Bharathiar University, India
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Kayla Albers, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Resilience in counseling: Processing grief for the addictions counselor
Jorja Jamison, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School, United States
Title : Identity restoration as a missing variable in relapse prevention
Andrew Drasen, A Vision of Hope Media, United States