Dealing with emotions

• Frans
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Activity

emotions in the body

Where are different emotions felt in the body?

Do different people feel emotions in different ways and in different parts of the body?

That emotion you feel when...
You get a better grade in the exam than what you’re used to.

That emotion you feel when...
You see a small child fall and get hurt.

That emotion you feel when...
You find out that people have spread false rumours about you.

That emotion you feel when...
You see a friend getting pushed around.

• Was it easy to name and identify the emotions that arise in the situations described?
• What do the emotions tell us about the situations?
• What is the significance of emotions?
• Can some situations be interpreted in many different ways? 
• Do we always interpret situations correctly?

How did the person feel when they wrote this message?

• Is it easy to express and interpret emotions in virtual communication?
• What is the most effective way of conveying an emotional experience?
• Have you ever misinterpreted a message you’ve received, or has anyone ever misinterpreted one of your messages?
• Is it easy to interpret the emotions behind messages sent online and via instant messaging apps? 

Activity

emotion exercise: synapse

Activity

emotion exercise: yeah

Finishing with relaxation...

emotion exercise: yeah