Module Two

In this module we have explored the world of emotions. We have started learning how to identify emotions. What is this feeling? Where is it in my body? Remaining steady when emotions get too charged up and begin hijacking our brain is key. There is a way to develop an increasing ability to enter into

People Who Are Happy Have you ever been around people who always appear to be happy, genuinely happy? They have a carefree sense of life and seem to role with the punches with ease and grace. On the other hand, have you ever thought of how superficial and unrealistic those people must be, always walking

Our emotions impact us in so many ways. Emotions have a tremendous effect on our ability to learn in different environments and can help us gain a new perspective upon the things we are learning now. Emotions and the brain Can you think of a time recently you were overwhelmed by emotions? Were you thinking

In rooms of recovery you will often hear people talking about serenity, or the serenity prayer. If this is the first time you have heard the word or you have heard it a thousand times, the essence of it is so meaningful; not just for those in recovery, but for all of us, it is

Every day, more than 90 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. This week’s focus on drug substances will be Opiates. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. The Centers for

Welcome to day 2 of the Emotional Intelligence Module. A part of putting your emotional intelligence to work, as we discussed yesterday, is to identify those emotions you struggle with. You learn how to work through them, staying present and in the moment. Seeing those things in our environment that put unnecessary pressure and stress

Welcome to the second week! This week we will navigate through the world of emotions. First, identifying them and then looking at how they affect our decisions, our relationships, and our ability to learn! Emotions are a vital part of the human experience. While being filled with emotion is normal (whether joy or anger for