Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions

'Wise Mind' Wise Mind Worksheet

Emotion Mind	Wise Mind	Reasonable Mind
Thinking and behaviour controlled by emotional state Thoughts are unhelpful and distressing Difficult to think logically and rationally Facts are distorted to fit with current distress Opinions Strong emotions drive strong behaviour What I want to do	Integrates Emotion Mind and Reasonable Mind Adds intuitive knowing to emotional distress and logical analysis The calm that follows a storm Sees or knows something directly and clearly Grasps the bigger picture, rather than just parts Ensures needs of both Emotion Mind and Reasonable Mind are met: Reasonable Mind is right, but Emotion Mind needs to be soothed What's the most appropriate and effective skills that I could use for this situation?	Intellectual, scientific Logical and rational thinking Factual thinking, based on evidence Able to plan how to respond Focuses attention Cool in approaching problems What I should do

~Pleasant Parenting