Understanding Emotions
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · 2nd Year · Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health · 1.º Período

Understanding Emotions

Students explore the spectrum of human emotions and how they manifest physically and mentally. They learn to identify triggers and articulate their feelings effectively.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsSPHE LO 4.1: Discuss how mental health and wellbeing can fluctuateSPHE LO 4.2: Recognise the signs of stress and anxiety

About This Topic

Students explore the spectrum of human emotions and how they manifest physically and mentally. They learn to identify triggers and articulate their feelings effectively.

Key Questions

  1. What are the different ways we experience emotions?
  2. How do our bodies react to stress and anxiety?
  3. Why is it important to express our feelings?

More in Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health

Building Resilience

This topic focuses on developing coping strategies to bounce back from adversity. Students examine real-life scenarios to understand how resilience can be cultivated.

2 methodologies

Seeking Help and Support

Students identify the support networks available to them in their school and community. They practice how to ask for help for themselves or a friend in distress.

2 methodologies