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Emotions (Basic Emotions (Fear, Disgust, Surprise, Anger, Happiness,…
Emotions
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Positive Emotions
Genetic Influences
Positive emotions = essential for human evolution, adaptation & survival. :red_flag:
Neurotransmitter activity
Positive emotions arise from complex integration of neurotransmitter & hormonal activity from multiple areas of brain & body
Hormones linked to Positive Emotions
(appear to increase pleasure, reduce pain)
:explode: : Dopamine
:explode: : Endorphins & Encaphalins
:explode: : THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
created by brain, active ingredient of weed
Benefits to increasing positive emotions during counselling sessions
[Strategic] :check:
:unlock:More receptive
:unlock:More enthusiastic
:unlock:More resilient
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Heredity
:star: 80% of long-term stability of well-being = heredity (nature)
:star: 20% attributed to shared family environment of learning (nurture)
Happiness Set Point
:lock: Most people have an average level of happiness that they return to after they adjust the effects of temporary highs & lows in emotionality.
:smiley: If Set Point leans towards Positive Emotionality :
client tends to be cheerful most of the time
:unamused: If Set Point leans towards Negiative Emotionality :
client tends to be pessimistic & anxious
Creating Environments
Influence level of well-being by creating environments that are more conducive to feelings of happiness & working with our genes :silhouettes: :confetti_ball: :smiley:
Negative Emotions
Roles of Negative Emotions
:!: Alert us of possible dangers & threats
:!!: Associated with urges to act in certain ways (specific action tendencies)
eg. Unexpected Fear :warning: "Fight or Flight" Response
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