to gain control of one’s emotions
tomar el control de las emociones de uno (tomar el control de las emociones de uno)
"You need to get a grip on your emotions before reacting."
"Necesitas tomar el control de tus emociones antes de reaccionar." (Necesitas tomar el control de tus emociones antes de reaccionar.)
to combine or mix aspects from different cultural background...
to feel conflicted or regretful about a choice or decision
to ignore or block negative thoughts or emotions
to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
to make something easier to understand
to refuse to change your position when challenged