Emotion Focused Podcast Series 2 Ep #4 Emotion Awareness on Emotion Awareness Day (2 June)
Jun 1, 2024
Dr. Robert Elliott, co-developer of Emotion-Focused Therapy and Emeritus Professor at the University of Strathclyde, discusses the significance of Emotion Awareness Day. He highlights the barriers to global emotional awareness, including cultural obstacles and painful emotions. Elliott emphasizes the importance of role models in emotional learning and the impact of emotionally aware leaders. He provides practical advice on becoming emotionally aware, stressing the benefits for mental health and physical well-being while acknowledging the challenges of processing emotions.
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Emotions Guide Motivation And Meaning
- Emotions are our main motivational system and carry vital information about what matters to us.
- Understanding emotion science can improve mental health, relationships, and conflict resolution.
Painful Emotions Serve Useful Roles
- Many emotions are distressing yet serve essential functions like signalling problems and prompting action.
- Avoiding painful feelings blocks their useful messages and reduces their adaptive role.
Be The Emotional Role Model Locally
- Model emotional awareness in everyday relationships when leaders or public figures don't.
- Practice emotional work on yourself so you can be sensitive to others' feelings.