EMDR T is big on naming emotions. She says that by naming them one is acknowledging them so they can deal with it and move on.

She does this herself as well. A while back something happened in the building that was obviously causing her stress. I asked if she was okay she said yes. But I could tell she was nervpus so I asked her if she was sure. At that point she said what was going on and why. Then she said there I named it and now I am better. It was obvious she was more relaxed and the session went on as normal.