A cognitive emotion regulation strategy that involves reinterpreting the meaning of an emotional situation to change its emotional impact.
From 're-' (again) + 'appraisal' from Old French 'aprecier' (to set a price). Thinking about something again in a new way.
Reappraisal is changing how you think about something to change how you feel — 'This isn't a disaster, it's a learning opportunity' actually works!
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