2A – Recognizing and dealing with feelings
In this module, we will help you improve your well-being and take care of yourself. This section will help you recognize and manage your feelings.
Objectives
This module aims to help you explore and gain an understanding of the following:
- How your emotions influence your thinking and behaviour
- How you cope with difficult emotions, e.g. anger
- How to become more assertive
What are emotions?
“An emotion is a complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioural or expressive response.” (Hockenbury & Hockenbury, 2007) It is therefore a reaction specific to oneself, which will lead to a bodily reaction and then the choice of an action.
The following diagram helps to explain this:
