Module Introduction
Researchers remind us that our stress-management skills ultimately help our students (and those around us) stay calmer.
In this module we will…
- Identify research-based strategies for navigating difficult emotions
- Highlight healthy ways of relating to our emotions
Module Resources
This toolkit includes additional resources, including classroom lessons and practices, staff meeting activities, videos, podcasts, articles, and professional learning opportunities, as well as supporting materials for group facilitation on the topic of "Caring for Ourselves: The Science of Emotional Resilience".
Individual Exploration
Navigating Emotions
Review the following video resources (narrated by Amy L. Eva, PhD, Associate Education Director, Greater Good Science Center):
Strategies for Navigating Emotions
Healthy Ways of Relating to Our Emotions
Reflection
After exploring the videos, reflect on the following questions:
- What were the strategies for navigating difficult emotions described in the video?
- Which strategies were new to you? Which strategies have you practiced before?
- Emotions are accompanied by thoughts. Sometimes our self-talk is negative or critical. What are some examples of negative self-talk? What might be a reframe of that thought so it is more positive, kind, and optimistic?
- There are no ‘bad’ emotions: We know even emotions experienced as negative or uncomfortable can be useful if harnessed toward a goal. Can you think of a time you used a negative emotion or experience as fuel to make positive change?
1.2 Take it Deeper: Navigating Emotions in Professional Life
Use the handout “Navigating Emotions in Professional Life” (linked below) to map your emotions in your professional experiences.
Additional Reflection
Map your emotions throughout the day. Take a moment every hour to note the emotions you are experiencing.
At the end of the day, evaluate:
- What patterns do you notice? Are there times during the day when you are experiencing more unpleasant than pleasant emotions?
- Do your emotions tend to be linked to past events or related to future situations?
- How are you using this information to guide your responses?
Module Resources
This toolkit includes additional resources, including classroom lessons and practices, staff meeting activities, videos, podcasts, articles, and professional learning opportunities, as well as supporting materials for group facilitation on the topic of "Caring for Ourselves: The Science of Emotional Resilience".
Map your emotions in your professional experiences.
Group Facilitation
Before facilitating groups, spend time in individual exploration in order to experience and embody the learning. And if you haven’t yet explored our introduction to SEL in California, make sure you explore those resources, too.
When facilitating groups, use the following resources:
This toolkit includes additional resources, including classroom lessons and practices, staff meeting activities, videos, podcasts, articles, and professional development opportunities, as well as supporting materials for group facilitation on the topic of "Caring for Ourselves: The Science of Emotional Resilience".
A revisable, turnkey powerpoint slide deck to use for professional learning sessions on the topic of "Caring for Ourselves: The Science of Emotional Resilience".
A powerpoint slide deck with welcoming and closing activities to include in professional learning sessions.
Map your emotions in your professional experiences.
Additional Modules
Caring for Ourselves: The Science of Emotional Resilience
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