BLUF
New research shows rumination, often seen as harmful, can reduce stress when shared with others. Distraction may help temporarily, but long-term emotional processing—especially with trusted partners—better supports resilience and recovery.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the distinction between individual and interpersonal emotion regulation, and how each impacts stress recovery.
- Recognise that rumination, when shared constructively, can strengthen coping and relationships.
- Apply adaptive emotion regulation strategies to support personal resilience and team cohesion.
