ERR$149

Emotional Regulation in Recovery

A clinically grounded course on building emotional regulation skills essential for sustained recovery — drawing on DBT, ACT, and neuroscience-informed approaches to managing difficult emotions without substances.

6 episodesCertificate of CompletionEvidence-Based Content

30-day access · Secure checkout · Certificate included

ERR
Fulcrum Recovery Services
  • Interactive episode quizzes
  • Module key takeaways
  • Comprehensive final exam
  • Certificate of completion
  • Save & resume anytime

About This Course

Dysregulated emotions are among the most powerful drivers of relapse. This series provides participants with a comprehensive, evidence-based toolkit for developing the emotional regulation skills that underpin lasting recovery. Drawing on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the latest affective neuroscience research, the course addresses emotion identification, distress tolerance, impulse control, and the neurobiological underpinnings of emotional dysregulation in SUD. Developed by experienced BH/SUD clinicians, this series empowers participants to navigate the emotional landscape of recovery with skill, resilience, and self-compassion.

What You'll Learn

Evidence-based clinical knowledge grounded in current research
Practical skills applicable to real-world recovery support
Structured frameworks for understanding substance use disorders
Strategies for supporting individuals in recovery
Key terminology and diagnostic criteria
Resources and referral pathways for continued care

Course Curriculum

Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Addiction
How addiction disrupts the brain's emotional regulation systems — the neuroscience of emotional dysregulation and why managing emotions is central to recovery.
0Quiz
The Neuroscience of Emotion and Recovery
The limbic system, prefrontal cortex, and the neurological basis of emotional regulation — how recovery gradually restores the brain's capacity for emotional balance.
0Quiz
DBT Skills for Emotional Regulation
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for recovery — distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
0Quiz
ACT and Acceptance in Recovery
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for addiction recovery — psychological flexibility, values clarification, and committed action toward a meaningful life.
0Quiz
Building Emotional Resilience
Practical strategies for building emotional resilience in recovery — stress management, self-compassion, and the daily practices that strengthen emotional regulation.
0Quiz
The Long Game: Emotional Mastery in Recovery
Long-term emotional regulation in recovery — maintaining emotional balance, preventing relapse triggered by emotional dysregulation, and thriving in recovery.
0Quiz

How It Works

Step 1
Watch Episode
Stream each video lesson at your own pace
Step 2
Take Quiz
Answer 3 key-point questions to confirm understanding
Step 3
Review Takeaways
Reinforce learning with module summaries
Step 4
Earn Certificate
Pass the final exam (70%+) to receive your certificate

Ready to Begin?

Join clinicians, counselors, and recovery professionals who are advancing their practice with Fulcrum Recovery Services.