Advanced Emotional Regulation

Advanced emotional regulation includes recognizing complex emotions and having a toolkit of strategies.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Champions of Character
• Learning area: Socio-Emotional
• Level: Level 3

Objectives

• Identify complex emotions
• Use multiple regulation strategies
• Support others with regulation

Materials

• Complex emotion cards
• Advanced strategy menu
• Coaching materials

Instructions

Explore complex emotions beyond basics: jealousy, embarrassment, disappointment, guilt, pride. Match advanced strategies to different emotions and situations. Practice being regulation coaches for peers, helping them identify and manage emotions. Develop personalized regulation plans.

Educator tip

Validate complex emotions as normal—jealousy, embarrassment, etc. are all part of human experience.

Assessment

Observe recognition of complex emotions, strategy matching, and peer coaching ability.

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