Session 3 Managing Emotions Aim: to identify our emotions and reactions and explore how we can choose to respond effectively. Identifying your emotions Primary Secondary Tertiary Love Affection Adoration, affection, love, fondness, liking,
"Session 3 Managing Emotions Aim: to identify our" is the property of its rightful owner. Permission is granted to
download and print the materials on this website for personal, non-commercial use only, and to display it
on your personal computer provided you do not modify the materials and that you retain all copyright
notices contained in the materials. By downloading content from our website, you accept the terms of this
agreement.
Presentation Transcript
01
Session 3 Managing Emotions Aim: to identify our emotions and reactions and explore how we can choose to respond effectively.<br>
It’s OK to be angry Think of a situation when you were angry, worried or frustrated.
What factors created this emotion?
How did you respond?
On reflection, is there anything you could have done differently?<br>
10
“ ‘Your emotions are your inner guidance system. You have within you the power to create a life of joy, abundance and health; or you have the same ability to create a life filled with stress, fatigue and disease. With very few exceptions, the choice is yours.’
Christiane Northrup<br>
11
Managing emotions Always use ‘I’ statements
Be honest
Be assertive not aggressive
Be willing to forget
Speak calmly, coolly and rationally
Show respect for yourself and others
Avoid blaming
Be willing to compromise
Create an atmosphere of healing
Be willing to forgive
Be willing to apologise
Be willing to admit a mistake Remember when handling conflict and coping with criticism…<br>
12
Managing emotions Discuss the scenarios and answer the questions below:
Group 1
You were meant to meet a friend on the high street. It’s pouring with rain. You wait 40 minutes for her, then she texts to say she is not turning up because something else has come up.
Group 2
You’re in the supermarket. Your trolley’s full. You’re anxious to get home but someone tries to push in front of you.
What would be the best way to respond?
What would happen if you didn’t respond well?<br>
13
Discovering happiness Count your blessings
Practical acts of kindness
Savour life’s joys
Thank a mentor
Learn to forgive
Invest time and energy in friends and family
Take care of your body
Develop strategies for coping with stress and hardships
Do you agree?
Which of these suggestions could we adopt as a group?<br>
14
Are there tips that you would like to take on this week? Manage your stress levels
Enjoy yourself
Boost your self-esteem
Have a healthy lifestyle
Talk and share
Build your resilience<br>
15
What went well?
Even better if?
Is there anything else you’d like to say?<br>
