Expressing Emotion: Myths, Realities, and Therapeutic Strategies

Part I: Introduction. Expression, Nonexpression, and Well-Being: An Overview. Part II: Theory: Intrapersonal Processes. The Myth of Emotional Venting. Blind Spots and Epiphanies: Expression, Nonexpression, and Emotional Insight. The "Shoulds," "Oughts," and "Musts" of Emotional Behavior: Expressive Goals and Values. Part III: Theory: Interpersonal Processes. Family Socialization of Emotional Behavior. Men, Women, and the Language of Love. Telling One's Troubles: Expression of Distress in Intimate Relationships. Part IV: Treatment Implications: Formulation and Practice. Expression and Nonexpression in Psychotherapy: Facilitating Emotional Expression and Behavioral Change. Beyond Sadness: Therapeutic Approaches to Emotional Constriction in Depression. Flooding or Blunting: Vacillating Expression and Nonexpression in Bereavement and Trauma. Emotional Expression in Marital Therapy. Expression-Related Interventions in Health Psychology. Conclusion. Balance in Emotional Behavior.