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Chapter 3

The Emotional Spike

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The Emotional Spike & Support Voice


What’s happening?

We see tension rising. Then Emerald Guardian appears as a calm inner voice.


Teacher Script:

“Look at his face. His body is reacting. His thoughts are loud.”

“This is important: Emerald Guardian doesn’t fight the distraction. He doesn’t blast it away. He reminds him — big feelings don’t mean big explosions.”

“That’s the difference between reacting and responding.”


Ask:

  • What does “big feelings” mean?

  • What does “big explosions” mean in real life?

  • Have you ever exploded when you didn’t want to?


Skill:

Separating emotion from behaviour