Emotion Trivia
True/False: Some people never have felt or will feel anxious
False
Happy
This is good - stay here
Step 1
What is the emotion I am feeling?
Urge for fear AND opposite action
Urge: run away, avoid
Opposite action: Stay and don't avoid; approach
True/False: Emotions are facts - if I feel guilty, that means I've done something wrong.
False
Fear
Something is threatening my safety or the safety of others I care about
Step 2
What is happening around me right now?
Urge for anger AND opposite actions
Urge: attack
Opposite action: Gently avoid, be nice/polite
Bodily sensations + context + past experiences
Sad
I have lost something that is important to me
Step 3
Urge for sadness AND opposite action
Urge: Withdraw and isolate
Opposite action: Activate, engage with others
What are the 6 universal emotions?
happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust
Anger
Someone or something is violating my rights/getting in the way of something that is important to me
Step 4
Am I assuming a threat or catastrophe?
Urge for guilt AND opposite action
Urge: apologise, fix the issue
Opposite action: don't apologise, don't change behaviour
What are some other ways we can talk about emotions rather than 'good' and 'bad'?
Helpful/Unhelpful; Adaptive/Maladaptive; Accurate/Inaccurate - any other answers that as a group we think work!
Guilty
I've hurt someone with my actions, or I've gone against my morals/values with my actions
Step 5
Does my emotion and/or its intensity fit the FACTS, as opposed to the assumptions?
Urge for shame AND opposite action
Urge: hide/avoid
Opposite action: share concerns with others, engage with others