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Secondary Emotion Labeling

Under anger lies pain or fear — ask what's the original emotion.

8 min Intermediate

Goal

Reveal primary emotion hidden under secondary, often anger.

Steps

  1. 1
    If angry, pause.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Deeper emotion insight.

Evidence base

School: Emotion-Focused Therapy

Founders: Leslie Greenberg (1996)

Greenberg EFT 1996.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Secondary Emotion Labeling" take?
This exercise takes about 8 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Secondary Emotion Labeling"?
Deeper emotion insight. In the short term: Anger episodes reduce.
Is "Secondary Emotion Labeling" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Emotion-Focused Therapy (Leslie Greenberg (1996)). Greenberg EFT 1996.
Is "Secondary Emotion Labeling" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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