Emotional buffer
An emotional buffer is a resource or condition that mitigates the impact of stress and difficult emotions on functioning.
Definition
Emotional buffer is a practical developmental concept, not a formal diagnosis. It may be sleep, relationships, social support, sense of meaning, the ability to name emotions, a stable daily rhythm or previous regulation strategies. Research on social support describes a stress-buffering effect: the availability of support may reduce the negative impact of stressors on well-being.
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Practice and life
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to expect an emotional buffer to solve the problem. Its role is to reduce the overload to make it easier to act responsibly.
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