Emotions as Relational Data: Turning classroom conflicts into “AFGO”

Today we’re in Jenny’s classroom. Her lesson was completely derailed after one student’s surprising accusation. It turned her regular day into AFGO (Another F*ing Growth Opportunity). Switching her mindset from looking at this as a personal failure to psychodynamic understanding changed everything for her and the classroom.Listen now on **Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or **wherever you get your podcasts.We discuss:* Your Emotional Bedrock: Understanding your personal vulnerabilities to prevent stress and an identity crisis* The “Felt Sense”: Using your physical and emotional reactions to a student’s behavior to figure out their unmet needs* Contain the Anxiety: Learning how to provide the supports students need to feel secure enough to learnGot a story to share? Leave me a voicemail at (413) 239-4158 and we might feature your perspective in a future episode! It’s quite possible I can help relieve you from unnecessary suffering. Only a click away.Support the Show: If this conversation resonated, please consider leaving a rating or review on your podcast app. Your feedback helps others find us.Get full access to the community: [www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe]CreditsFounder and Host: Betsy BurrisProducer: Jullian Androkae of PodVisionMusic: Thom Burris/Jabbering Trout This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.teachingthroughemotions.com/subscribe