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Emotional Awareness 101

Understand the basic concepts of emotions and their impact on mental health.

Emotional awareness helps students manage emotions, improving mental health and relationships.

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30 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotion Word Cloud

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Emotions

10 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Identification Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Scenarios Discussion

15 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Emotion Reflection

5 minutes

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Welcome to Emotional Awareness 101

Introduce the topic of emotions and explain why understanding them is important for mental health and relationships. Highlight that emotions are a natural part of being human.

What Are Emotions?

Explain that emotions are complex reactions that involve both mind and body. They influence our thoughts and behaviors.

Types of Emotions

Discuss the different types of emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and surprise. Use examples to illustrate each type.

Emotions and Mental Health

Explain how emotions can affect mental health. Positive emotions can enhance well-being, while negative emotions, if unmanaged, can lead to mental health challenges.

Managing Emotions

Introduce strategies for managing emotions, such as mindfulness, talking to someone, and engaging in physical activity. Encourage students to think about which strategies might work for them.

Conclusion

Conclude the presentation by encouraging students to be mindful of their emotions and to use the strategies discussed to manage them effectively.

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Nicole Walsh

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