Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk: Takeaways from Ethan Kross’s Talk on Emotion Regulation

In Conversation with FAN and Compass Health Center’s Dr. David Schreiber 

On May 6, 2025, Compass Health Center partnered with Family Action Network (FAN) to present a compelling virtual Grand Rounds event featuring Professor Ethan Kross, author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don’t Manage You, in conversation with Compass’s CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. David Schreiber. 

Professor Kross, a leading voice in the science of emotion regulation, shared practical, research-backed strategies to help us better understand and manage our inner dialogue. Drawing from his book and years of research, he demonstrated how self-talk—when harnessed effectively—can be a powerful tool for resilience, clarity, and emotional control. 

Dr. Schreiber provided a clinical lens to the discussion, offering key insights on how these tools can be used not just personally, but within therapeutic practice. 

Whether you’re a mental health professional, educator, parent, or simply someone interested in building emotional resilience, this event offered timely, actionable takeaways. 

Watch the Full Event

Purchase Dr. Kross’s Book: Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don’t Manage You

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this important conversation possible. Stay connected for more events and resources from Compass Health Center.