Question 1. What makes emotions a common human language, and how does this help counselors understand those they are helping?
Question 2. If someone expressed to you that they felt secure, had a loving family and friends, a successful school or work career, but still felt restless or unfulfilled, what might you say or recommend to them?
Question 3. In your own words, why can it be said that the wise mind is found where our emotional mind and thinking mind overlap?
4. Imagine your best friend has been going through a tough time after a breakup, and you have been doing your best to listen and provide support. One afternoon your friend suddenly blurts out, "You never listen! You're a lousy friend and haven't helped me at all. I wish I never told you anything. You don't care about me!" Your feelings are hurt and you are angry. How might you express your feelings without causing an argument?
5. If a peer told you they hated bad or negative emotions, how would you explain to them that even uncomfortable emotions are not bad?