Name That Emotion
If someone furrows their brows, what emotions do you think they might be feeling?
confused, concerned, unhappy
Who are the important people in your life?
mom, friends, family
What are the 8 "Primary Emotions"?
anger, fear, surprise, interest, joy, sorrow, disgust, shame
____ is when you imagine yourself in a calm and relaxed place.
visualization
What is "square breathing"?
“Breath in and hold your breath for four seconds.
Breath out for four seconds.
Repeat the process four times, and that’s it!”
If someone jumps up and down and smiles, what emotion might they be experiencing?
happy, excited
What do you appreciate most about people who support you?
That's wonderful!
What are the three main reasons we experience emotions?
information, communication, motivation
____ ______ entails focusing your attention on your breath for a few minutes.
deep breathing
What is "breathing colors"?
“Choose two colors (one for breathing in and one for breathing out).
Picture a color for the breath-in and the other for the breath-out.
Choose the colors you want and for the reasons you want them.
Now, close your eyes and pair the colors with your breaths.”
If someone starts raising their voice in a conversation what would you do?
Ask them to tone it down and walk away if it continues; always privilege safety.
What do you admire about the people who are important to you?
that's fantastic!
The acronym "PLEASE" stands for what?
"PLEASE" helps us acknowledge the connection between our brain and body.
“PL – Awareness of physical symptoms
E – Eat healthy meals
A – Avoid mood-altering drugs
S – Sleep well
E – Exercise”
______ triggers chemicals to be released in your brain to create a sense of happiness and relaxation.
communicating / exercising / movement / expression
What is the 3-step mindfulness guideline?
1. Step away from autopilot
2. Be aware of your breath
3. Expand your awareness
when a situation makes you or the other angry, upset, or really sad...
How do you like to stay in touch with people who are special to you?
Fabulous!
What is your "emotional self"?
the self that 'reacts' from emotions instead of choosing how one acts.
cooling / lowering
How do you observe your thoughts?
“Notice as the waves come and go.
Don’t suppress, analyze, or judge your thoughts.
Acknowledge the presence of your thoughts.
Don’t keep your thoughts around.
Step away and observe your thoughts as they come in and escape your mind.”
If someone has tears in their eyes and does not want to talk, what should you do?
free form answer :)
What rituals, places, songs, or special holidays do you like to spend with them?
Wonderful!!
What is your "wise self"?
“Engaging the wise self is when you balance your reasoning self and your emotional self. This is in between the two; you aren’t choosing one or the other. With your wise self, you will consider both your reasoning and emotions while factoring in a third element—your intuition. When in a situation where your feelings creep in, you allow yourself to feel them and consider what your logic is saying about that. Then you listen to the little voice inside you weighing both the positives and negatives of the situation, which will eventually tell you what will be effective in the long term."
_____ helps you be in the moment and focus on one thing at a time.
"Know that you (ARE) or (ARE NOT) your thoughts"?
You are NOT your thoughts! :)
“Don’t act on your thoughts.
Remember the times when you had different thoughts.
Acknowledge that a catastrophic thought is from an emotional mind.
Remember how you think when you don’t feel pain and suffering.”