Kirk vs. Spock
What kind of advice should you give to someone in a highly emotional state (or recieve).
Emotional and cognitive advice (Kirk and Spock)!
The theory of ________ refers to extensively discussing and revisiting problems, speculating about problems, and focusing on negative feelings with peers.
Co-rumination
Students at VA Tech and Northern Illinois University did what to handle their chatter and negative emotions after the shootings?
Shared their feelings online with others.
Your friend is mad about a bad grade. You share their anger and blame the teacher. What kind of response is this?
Emotional/Kirk
Fight, flight, _____
Tend and Befriend
What was the finding of the research?
Sharing your feelings with others doesn't always help you feel better. In fact, it can make you feel worse.
You are down in the dumps after spraining your ankle and being benched for the rest of the sports season. Your friend consoles and validates what you're feeling, but also helps you put your situation into a wider perspective. What kind of response is this?
Emotional and Cognitive/Kirk and Spock
How one can avoid co-rumination and improve chatter
Try focusing on different perspectives, recognize potential triggers, provide cognitive and emotional support