Emotions 101
Name functions of emotions (WHY WE NEED THEM)
Ex:
-motivate us into action
-communicate to others
-communicate to ourselves
-give us a signal that something is happening or about to happen
-to give us information
What are the three things emotions do for us
1. communicate to ourselves
2. communicate to others
3. organize or motivate us for action
Is it easier or harder to achieve your goals when you are feeling very emotional
What is harder
Name some reasons why emotions are hard for people to regulate
Ex:
-the person may not be ready
-the emotion is intense
-someone they loved or trusted caused the emotion(s)
Name 3 myths related to emotions or emotion regulation
Ex:
-emotions are stupid
-being emotional means being out of control
-there is a right way to feel in every situation
-letting others know I am feeling bad is a weakness
-drama is cool
-if others don't approve or agree with my feelings then I shouldn't feel the way that I do
-other people are the best judge of how I'm feeling
The more intense our emotions are, _____ becomes more intense
What are behaviors
These are usually choices that we regret.
Truth or Myth: There is a right way to feel in every situation
50 bonus points if you can come up with a challenge for the myth
Ex:
Every person responds differently to a situation. There is no correct or right way
Name two of the four goals of using emotion regulation skills
1. decrease frequency of unwanted emotions
2. reduce emotional vulnerability
3.decrease emotional suffering
4. understand the emotions you experience
Emotion regulation skills can be used to quiet the mind, and also the ____
What is the body
Name something you do when you are angry
Ex:
-cry
-laugh
-break things
-hit something or someone
-run
-yell
Name 5 emotions
Ex:
-angry
-sad
-happy
-surprised/shock
-fear
Making calmer choices can help improve _____
What is self respect
Name a time when you were unable to control your emotions
Ex:
-when I loss someone I loved
-when my close friend betrayed me
-when I forgot to study for a test
What makes it hard to regulate emotions
Ex:
-biology
-lack of skill
-myths about emotions
-emotional overload
-breakdown point
Strong emotions can trigger our body to release this hormone. (Hint: this hormone can help mothers lift cars off children or allow you to run fast in a dangerous situation.)
What is adrenaline