emotions – This One Too

Landmarks of emotion

I was recently introduced to a new model of stress/trauma response, known as the Landmarks of Emotion, developed by Kristy Arbon from Heartworks. This model defines six separate landmarks (or internal states): Landmark Do we act out of choice? Do we feel ready for action? Description Rest Yes No Feeling easeful and effortless. In thisContinue reading “Landmarks of emotion”

Anger: road-sign or road-block?

I’ve already written about emotions in general; however, I thought it would be useful to discuss anger in more detail. While positive emotions make us feel good (known as positive affect) and help us move towards pleasurable things, difficult emotions generally make us feel bad (negative affect) and usually lead to avoidance or withdrawal. AngerContinue reading “Anger: road-sign or road-block?”

A handy guide to navigating emotions

For many people the world of emotions is a terrifying place. The combination of unpredictability and intensity can make even the most emotionally-literate person feel helpless. If feeling your own and witnessing others’ emotions leaves you confused, then help is at hand. In a similar way to primary colours, primary (or basic) emotions form theContinue reading “A handy guide to navigating emotions”