Categorizing Emotions

Season 1 - Episode 8

The first step in our emotional intelligence blueprint is learning how to categorize emotions. Teach kids (and adults) how to recognize their emotional state and put it into the proper category. 

We discuss using a Zones of Regulation chart. This can be a simple chart with colors to describe your emotional state. 

  • Green – happy, calm, ready to listen & learn

  • Blue – tired, sad, sick, low energy

  • Yellow – disgust, fear, worry, strong feelings but still in control

  • Red – anger, frustration, extreme excitement, out of control

 Another option is to use the Wise Owl / Barking Dog hand signal developed by Dan Siegel. 

We also discuss these topics in several blog posts:
The First Step to Emotional Regulation
The Brain in the Palm of your Hand: Dan Siegel’s Hand Model
Children’s Emotions: How They Work and Behavior Strategies to Try

This week’s listener question answered during the episode:
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Try at home tip: Self-talk and scarcity vs abundance.

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