Mental and Emotional Health Unit 2

Emotional Health **Free of mental disorders that limit functioning **Healthy perceptions and responses to people and life events

Emotional Health “Your thoughts shape your actions” What does this mean? + thoughts = + results - thoughts = - results

Emotions Emotions: Feelings that occur in response to an event. -Influenced by past experiences How do you feel when…….. hear the phone ring hear a door slam lose a loved one

Emotional Expression Dealing with Emotion Recognize it: what am I feeling Own it: Accept it Verbalize it: “I am angry, sad…” Express it appropriately: talk, write, cry…

Emotional Expression Many of us suppress or hold our emotions inside. This may lead to resentment; anger/jealousy

Communication How to be successful…. 1. Honest and assertive 2. “I” statements 3. Ask, don’t guess or assume 4. Timing of a discussion 5. Open to change 6. Don’t try to win

Communication Styles Assertive: respecting rights of others while expressing your feelings Say what you mean without attacking or avoiding Key to cooperation Passive: remaining silent, not expressing feelings Aggressive: insulting, overwhelming, overly demanding