How to Succeed at Labeling Emotions

The best attitude, behavior, and technique on how to succeed at labeling emotions

Journal and focus on the processes more than the outcomes

Use active, empathetic listening

Watch your client’s body language, face, and tone

Create a graph of arousal and valence for your clients

Your client may be unable to label their own emotions

Keep a GAGA journal - Gratitudes, Affirmations, Goals, and Achievements for the day

Review I/R theory

Fear and excitement are very similar physiologically

Matthew’s definition of success and favorite Sandler rule