Recognizing emotions

Recognizing emotions

Question # 1 Why should we recognize emotions?

Self awareness requires being able to recognize one’s feelings in the context of others and knowing what to do and how to respond in specific situations.

http://www.myatp.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Synergy-Vol-4-Dzubak-Competence.pdf

Question # 2 How is the posture of the body?

Is the body posture erect or bent?

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3777340683 Page 76.

Question # 3

How does the person move his or her body?

Observe body language – including how the person moves his or her  arms,  legs,  head and / or  other parts of the body.

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Question # 4 How is the person’s energy level?

To recognize emotions, notice a person's energy level – including the pulse / heart beat.

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What part of your body is feeling angry?

Is it your hands? Is it your mouth?

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/05/well/mind/how-to-be-mindful-when-you-are-angry.html

Question # 5 What is the expression of the eyes?

Observe expressions in the eyes.

Are eyes sparkling or cheerless?

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Question # 6 How are facial expressions?

Observe facial expressions such as how

the mouth looks and moves.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3777340683 Pages 18 and 54.

https://pixabay.com/illustrations/children-faces-expressions-emotions-5672087/

Question # 7 How is the tone of voice?

Listen to the tone of voice.

Is the tone of voice  loud or silent?  high or low?  monotonous or melodius? https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3777340683 Pages 18 and 54.

Question # 8 What colour does the skin have?

Observe the color of the skin, for example face color.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3777340683 Page 58.

http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2013/12/26/1321664111.full.pdf

Question # 9

What words does the person say?

To recognize emotions, listen to words a person says.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3777340683 Pages 18 and 54.

Other sources of inspiration: http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/ekmans-six-basic-emotions-list-definitions-quiz.html#lesson http://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu/studentHealthServices/documents/PDFs/mental-health/CWS_SOS_for_Emotions_Booklet.pdf