1. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Where does all this stuff come from and can I control where it will go?

2. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Objectives:
Grasp a workable concept of emotions.
Understand source of emotions
Determine where a person has real control

3. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Primary emotions (feelings)
Anger
Depression
Happiness
Secondary emotions (feelings)
Fear
Guilt
Etc.

4. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Anger
The problem-solving emotion
Only happens when there is a problem
Always accompanied by energy
Time limited

5. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Depression
The problem-generating emotion
Not time limited
Circular, downward thinking
Low external energy
Often accompanied by passive-aggressive behavior

6. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Happiness
Long term or short term
High or Low energy
May be difficult to tolerate

7. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Where do emotions come from?
Emotions
Expectations

8. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Changing or adjusting expectations:
Is expectation realistic?
Was expectation communicated?
Is there a conflict of expectations?

9. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Where do expectations come from?
Emotions
Expectations
Values

10. Feelings, Attitudes, Self & Others
Values are learned (some may be intrinsic)
Learned through absorption
Learned through integration
Learned through observation
Values are always changing, but changes are usually very slow
The main problem with values is we develop too many