Emotions are Surprisingly Predictable

How Emotions Work

Emotions can often seem complex and unpredictable (especially in a busy classroom!), but emotions actually function in surprisingly predictable ways.

Dr. Marc Brackett's Mood Meter is a fantastic tool for understanding emotions. It's based on two simple scales: one measuring pleasantness (from low to high) and the other measuring energy levels (from low to high). Every emotion can be placed somewhere on the grid.

This framework offers so much for both teachers and students. It helps us:

• Recognise the dynamic nature of emotions: Emotions aren't set in stone. They're constantly shifting and changing based on what's happening around us and inside us. Helping kids understand this is crucial for building emotional agility and resilience. They learn that how they feel now isn't how they'll always feel.
• Develop a sense of agency: When kids understand the link between their environment, their mindset, and their emotions, they start to realise they're not just passengers on an emotional rollercoaster. They can actually influence things! They can learn practical strategies to manage their feelings, rather than feeling like their emotions are controlling them.
• Build resilience: Emotional literacy and regulation skills are essential for resilience. When kids can understand and manage their emotions, they're better equipped to handle challenges and setbacks. And that makes for a much more harmonious and supportive classroom.

How does this translate to the classroom?

Imagine a classroom where students:

• Can accurately name and describe their emotions, building a rich emotional vocabulary.
• Understand what triggers their emotions, developing self-awareness.
• Use strategies to manage their emotions in tough situations, reducing disruptive behaviours and boosting self-control.
• Develop empathy and understanding for others' emotional experiences, leading to stronger relationships.
• Contribute to a more supportive and inclusive learning environment where everyone feels safe and respected.

This is the kind of classroom—and school community—we all want, right?

Join us (and thousands of other school parents and teachers around the country) for Emotional Regulation in term 1. This webinar is Dr Justin Coulson’s powerful guide to helping children understand and regulate their emotional world.?

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Emotional Regulation

A Heart-Centred Approach to Supporting Your Child

Wednesday 12 March, 2025 7pm AEST, 8pm AEDT

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This presentation equips parents and educators with a five-step “emotion coaching” process that brings together the very best in emotional intelligence research from Dr John Gottman, the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence and others to build children’s resilience, increase wellbeing for the whole family, and develop healthier humans.