INTRODUCTION TO EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES
Aristotle wrote that emotions “are all those feelings that so change men as to affect their judgments and that are also attended to by pain or pleasure." * Although there is not agreement, most writings conclude there are 5 basic emotions: joy (and its negative counterparts unhappiness, stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness) fear, sadness, disgust, and anger.
This section identifies resources that describe how emotions impact our lives, our relationships, and our decision-making, and how we can strive for emotional wellness by recognizing and counter-acting emotions that do not promote wellness through resilience, empathy, anger and stress management, forgiveness, gratitude, positive relationships.
*Solomon, R.C. (2019). Emotion: definition, variety, and structures. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/science/emotion.
BOOKS AT THE TUC LIBRARY: RESILIENCE
The Beauty in Breaking: A Memoir by *ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN EBOOK.*
"Stories from the author's life and work as an ER doctor that explores how we are all broken-physically, emotionally, and psychically--and what we can do to heal ourselves as we try to heal others." (from publisher)
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by "I hope this book encourages you, perhaps to live courageously with more kindness for yourself and for others. And to ask for help when you need it, which is always a brave thing to do." --Charlie Mackesy
Grit by “Grit delves into the personal ingredients of great success. It’s worth reading…the gist is that talent and skill are less valuable than effort.”
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, The New York Times
"A fascinating tour of the psychological research on success...A great service of Ms. Duckworth's book is her down-to-earth definition of passion. To be gritty, an individual doesn't need to have an obsessive infatuation with a goal. Rather, he needs to show 'consistency over time.' The grittiest people have developed long-term goals and are constantly working toward them."
—The Wall Street Journal
Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by "With his trademark blend of neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to develop twelve vital inner strengths hardwired into your own nervous system. Then no matter what life throws at you, you’ll be able to feel less stressed, pursue opportunities with confidence, and stay calm and centered in the face of adversity." (from publisher)
VIDEOS: RESILIENCE
BOOKS AT THE TUC LIBRARY: EMOTIONS
Destructive Emotions: How Can We Overcome Them? by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Emotional Intelligence by *ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN EBOOK.*
The Emotional Intelligence Activity Kit, 2015 by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Emotional Intelligence Pocketbook by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
The Role of Emotion and Emotion Regulation in Job Stress and Well Being by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Teaching with Emotional Intelligence by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Working with Emotional Intelligence by *ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN EBOOK.*
VIDEOS: EMOTIONS
BOOKS AT THE TUC LIBRARY: STRESS
10 Steps to Mastering Stress: A Lifestyle Approach by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Coping With Stress by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Coping with Stress: Effective People and Processes by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
The Handbook of Stress and Health: A Guide to Research and Practice by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*- The Role of Emotion and Emotion Regulation in Job Stress and Well Being by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Science of Stress Management: A Guide to Best Practices for Better Well-Being by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Stress Management by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Stress Management for Teachers by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
VIDEOS: STRESS
Measuring Stress at Work: Combining Biological & Social Science Data (18:19)
BOOKS AT THE TUC LIBRARY: RELATIONSHIPS
Close Relationships by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Emotion, Social Relationships and Health by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
How to Be a Good Creature by “A naturalist and adventurer discusses the personalities and quirks of thirteen animals who have profoundly affected her, exploring themes of learning to become empathetic, creating families, coping with loss, and the otherness and sameness of people and animals.”
Interpersonal Relationships and Health by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Maintaining Relationships Through Communication by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Managing Relationships by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Overcoming Bias by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Respectful Relationships by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
VIDEOS: RELATIONSHIPS
- Me and Earl and the Dying Girl"A uniquely funny and moving story about Greg, a high school senior who avoids deep human relationships as a way to safely navigate the social mine field that is teenage life. In fact, he describes his best friend Earl, with whom he makes short-film parodies of classic movies, as being 'more like a co-worker'. But when Greg's mom insists he spends time with Rachel, a girl in his class who has just been diagnosed with cancer, Greg discovers just how powerful and important true friendship can be."
*THIS IS A DVD AVAILABLE AT THE TUC LIBRARY*
BOOKS AT THE TUC LIBRARY: SELF CARE
The Amazing Benefits of Journaling by NOTE to TUC: If you read this and would like to try journaling and to receive a free journal to use, please send an email with your TUC email address to Tamara Trujillo (ttrujill@touro.edu). Limited copies of free journals available.
Anger and Forgiveness by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Anger Management Games for Children by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Breaking Free from Depression: Pathways to Wellness by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Effective Grief and Bereavement Support by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Forgiveness and the Healing Process by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Healing Crisis and Trauma with Mind, Body, and Spirit by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Loss, Grief, and Trauma in the Workplace by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Mindfulness-Integrated CBT for Well-being and Personal Growth by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
The Power of Appreciation in Everyday Life by *THIS IS AN EBOOK*
The Psychology of Gratitude by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Silent Grief by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
VIDEOS: SELF CARE
ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS: SELF-CARE
BOOKS AT THE TUC LIBRARY: HAPPINESS
Happiness: The Science Behind your Smile by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
Happiness: Personhood, Community, Purpose by *THIS IS AN EBOOK.*
