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May 12, 2025

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

Ethan Kross, Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don’t Manage You

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.