EXPRESSING AND MANAGING EMOTIONS

VERBAL COMMUNICATION

• Understanding and expressing thoughts and emotions by talking
• Words can expressf emotions very clearly

ACTIVE LISTENING

• Showing that you are paying attention and that you understand
• Asking questions and getting real answers proves that person is listening

BODY LANGUAGE

• Express thoughts and emotions with your body
• Nonverbal

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

• An art to express emotions
• A specialty of yours

NEGATIVE THINKING

• Focusing on only bad situations
• Dealing with unpleasant emotions

POSITIVE SELF-talK

• Thinking of good part in a bad situation
• Focus on the positive

DEFENSE MECHANISMS

• How we deal with stress
• What you do to feel better
• Ex: writing, talking to someone, ect...

TRIGGER

• A person, situation, or events that influence your emotions
• Avoid some situations that aren't good for you

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