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Harnessing the power of Emotional Intensity - Coggle Diagram
Harnessing the power of Emotional Intensity
Words to Describe gifted
Tenacious
Bright
Thoughtful
perfectionistic
Rigid
Intense
Drives students
Emotional Intensity is difficult to control
Can be harnessed
Teach Emotional Vocabulary
Teach children about escalation cycles.
Extreme Empathy
Easily Hurt by others
Highly Self-critical
Extreme Emotions
Emotional Swings
Can be misunderstood as a mental health condition
Internalized Feelings
Sadness
Stress
Externalized feelings
Frustration
Rage
Strategies
Understand your own escalation cycles
Teach children to discern situations
Friends problem and their own
Discern between different stressful situations
Coping strategies
Relaxation
Mindfulness
Normalize Emotional Intensity
Physical Manifestations of Emotional Intensity
Similar to individuals with anxiety disorders
Strategies
Emphasize Healthy Choices
Use Biofeedback
Teach children to control their physical responses
Existential Depression
Strategies
Help students understand why
Align efforts with other like-minded individuals
Engage in open discussions
Create a safe place to communicate