Guiding Principles

• Aligning decisions with what matters most to you

• Determining how you will feel in the moment vs. the future when you make a tough decision

Purpose & Value of Emotions

• Identifying why and when certain emotions show up for you

• Considering when to seek support if strong emotions are too difficult to handle alone

Emotions & the Brain

• Exploring what happens in the brain when you feel strong emotions and how these can influence decisions  

• Examining the function of the cortex, amygdala and noticing when you may "flip your lid"

Calming Strategies

• Demonstrating and evaluating strategies for managing strong or uncomfortable emotions 

• Determining emotion-management strategies that work best for you and choosing the best strategy to use in different siutations