4. Managing Intense Emotions

1 Understanding Feelings Your students will learn that better understanding and recognizing their emotions can be an important first step toward healthy coping and deeper relationships.   Trouble viewing video? Watch on YouTube 06:29 min 2 Relaxation Skills Your students will learn specific relaxation skills, such as paced breathing, that they can use when experiencing intense or uncomfortable emotions.   Trouble viewing video? Watch on YouTube 05:46 min 3 Understanding Thoughts Your students will learn about connections between their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how they can change thinking patterns to make them more helpful.   Trouble viewing video? Watch on YouTube 05:38 min 4 Managing Intense Emotions Your students will learn to recognize and manage intense emotions without giving in to the urge to act in impulsive ways that can make problems bigger.   Trouble viewing video? Watch on YouTube 07:15 min 5 Mindfulness Your students will learn how paying attention to the present moment can increase self-awareness, improve decision-making and make it easier to deal with uncomfortable emotions.   Trouble viewing video? Watch on YouTube 06:30 min