The source that I used for this project was Netflix, and the show I chose was Friends (season 1 episode 1). The title of this episode is “The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate (Pilot)” which was released on September 22, 1994. The time frame for my fifth concept can be found from 9:32 to 10:19, then from 11:10 to 12:08, and from 13:28 to 14:02. Like concept number 3, the reason for the chopped time frame is because their are multiple storylines, so the scene jumps from one character to the next. During these time frames Ross, Chandler and Joey are in Ross’ apartment putting his new furniture together. From 9:32 to 10:19 Ross goes in the fridge and finds Carol’s favorite beer and gets emotional. Then from 11:10 to 12:08, Ross is found venting …show more content…
Emotion-focused coping is a form of coping that involves handling a situation/stressor that is inconsistent with a person’s goal. This form of coping, as opposed to problem-focused coping, should be used when the stressor is outside of the individual’s control. Some strategies used during emotion-focused coping include the following: distracting oneself, expressing your emotions (via talking or writing), praying, practicing mindfulness, and eating comfort food. Likewise some people engage in negative emotion focused strategies such as using drugs, drinking alcohol, and suppressing emotions which may increase the stressor instead of reducing it due to the fact that drug abuse leads to poor …show more content…
Ross engages in several emotion-focused techniques. For example, when Ross is building his furniture with his friends he is keeping himself busy and occupied. He doesn’t show the emotion of sadness until he goes in the fridge and sees his ex-wife’s beer. Ross also shows the emotion-focused technique of emotional disclosure. This is when a person expresses their feelings by either writing them down or talking them out. He does this several times with his friends. By Ross engaging in emotional disclosure, Joey offers Ross emotional social support. Lastly, the guys are seen engaging in alcohol use, another emotion-focused coping technique that should be used with caution. A strength of this scene is that Friends some of the techniques used for emotion-focused coping. Because the situation is out of Ross’ hands, he cannot change the fact that his ex-wife is a lesbian, he should engage in emotion-focused activities. If they had Ross engage in problem-focused coping, he probably would not overcome this stressor because he cannot change the situation. The best way for Ross to reduce the stressor is by talking the situation out and gaining social
Joey’s social relationships have also been impacted by his behavior. He has experienced social rejection and even social isolation. The other students call him Zippy due to his hyperactivity. When moved to the special education classroom, Joey befriends a boy named Harold and meets another friend, Charlie, when sent to the special education center. Making new friends with others that also have disabilities gave them something in common.
Gilmartin begins by describing the typical rookie officer. Most are energetic, idealistic, enthusiastic and very driven. Quickly this enthusiasm can change from one of positivity to one that is very cynical and emotionally charged. These behaviors and thoughts over time if not corrected become exacerbated leading to noticeable mental and physical changes. The author, Gilmartin, uses personal experiences and other real life stories effectively so that many officers can relate and identify with the topic of the book.
Overall, Joey was a very well written character, who had many traits not mentioned above. He is a brave, loyal, and compassionate character who is driven by his love and loyalty to his friends and family. He had many smaller traits, and many other traits that shape both the character and the story to what it is. Without Joey’s, he may have given up. Without his bravery, he may not have made it. And without his compassion, he may have not kept going when he wanted to give
Forthright emotions are not necessary in this piece for the reader to connect, understand, or empathize with the plot. Johnson created a character who clearly has emotions, but chooses to safeguard them for a realistic feeling and the ability to concentrate on the more important purpose of the novel: to expose the difficulties a man with dual identity may face in a time period determined on separating and segregating who he is. Detached and emotionless, in this well-crafted and well-thought-out scenario, expresses more emotion and creates a more realistic novel than a complex examination of his inner feelings may have
Sitting in their favorite coffee shop Rachel, Ross, Joey, Monica, and Phoebe were reminiscing about the old days when they used to live within walking distances from one another. Living in different cities and leading busy lives they had not seen each other in months. Their chatter came to a halt as Chandler pranced in late.
Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. (1987). Transactional theory and research on emotions and coping. European Journal of Personality, 1(3), 141-169. Retrieved from http://ehis.ebscohost.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=4&sid=6af88033-cdff-4c3b-8b49-dadc2d302c35%40sessionmgr4004&hid=4105
Professor B. Lahey agrees “...that the ego possesses a small arsenal of defense mechanisms that are unconsciously used to cope with tension” (566). The following are nine methods identified by Freud. The first is displacement, where letting out your anger to a friend when it was meant for someone else. Secondly is sublimation's, is by putting your stressful feelings into activities like schoolwork, literature, and sports. Reading or drawing always seem to make me feel better. The third one is Projections, putting their feelings of desire or emotions onto someone else. After that is reaction, by conflict motives or feelings are avoided by doing the opposite. Then after that is regression, reducing stress by hiding behind earlier patterns of behavior like stomping and throwing tantrums when a setback has been suffered. Then there is rationalization, reducing stress by thinking logically and explaining to oneself “this happened for a reason”. Another is repression, Avoiding things that would make oneself stressful without knowing it. Another one is Denial, consciously denying one's feelings or desire even when facts are shown. Lastly is intellectualization, looking at the other way around instead of facing
Emotions can also put people in all sorts of situations - anger causing someone to think irrationally, unhappiness leading to depression and, possibly, suicide. Although distractions can be hindrances when people are trying to complete projects or finish paragraphs, they can also be useful.
Step three involves identifying and accessing the underlying emotions that have not been acknowledged by the couple in response to their interaction positions (Furrow & Johnson, 2011). The goal of the therapist is to assist the couple to tune into the music of their dance by listening to their primary emotions (Johnson et al., 2005). Couples often experience secondary emotions, such as anger, anxiety, or frustration that mask underlying primary emotions related to the blame/pursuit and withdraw/distance interaction patterns (McRae et al., 2014). Primary emotional experiences such as sadness, loneliness, fear, or rejection (Greenman & Johnson, 2012), are usually identified during this step, as these emotions manifest from the desire for human
Individuals may or may not go through a situation where they would enjoy nothing more than to yell, scream, or even fight another person for something that he or she said or did. It is challenging to hold back such intense emotions, but it is the wise thing to do in order to avoid further conflict. In Carolyn Kizer’s “Bitch”, the speaker demonstrates holding back her emotions in front of her ex-lover. It was tough for her to do so because she wanted him to understand how she felt. Overall, Kizer establishes the importance of being the better person by holding back one’s feelings in order to avoid further consequences. She illustrates this through portraying the speaker’s true emotions, revealing information of her ex-lover, and showing how the speaker carries herself on the outside.
Brick is conflicted because he is a manly athlete who is supposed to behave in a certain way that contradicts his true feelings. Society had conditioned Brick to repress the feelings he had for his friend Skipper, because at the time it was not socially acceptable or even discussed. Brick’s denial of Skippers love for him leads to Skipper’s fall and eventual death. Unable to cope with the repression of his feelings toward Skipper, the elimination of truth, and his guilt for his role in Skipper’s demise, Brick turns to alcohol to help him eliminate the disgust he feels with himself. The alcohol allows Brick to escape the lie that is his life and finally feel at peace. Up until he hits that level of intoxication Brick is unable to live with himself and the people around
Emotions play an essential role in our everyday lives and the majority of individuals are not consciously aware about it. Based on how someone’s emotions are for that day, depends on what kind of day that person will have. In essence, the person’s day is impacted by their emotions. The question whether or not a person can control their emotions voluntarily varies from person to person. In some cases, people are able to handle their emotions depending on the situation they're in. For instance, a person cannot lash out on another person because it is not socially acceptable. However, some people do and let their emotions get the better of them. The controlling of one’s emotion is known as emotional regulation. Emotional regulation is the ability
...Three techniques that I use and other people can use to cope with stress are practicing emotion-focused coping, building time-management skills, and regularly practicing meditation. By using these techniques, I am able to lower my stress that I have from homework, socializing, and the newfound responsibilities I have gained since attending college.
Stress is defined as “any circumstances that threaten or are perceived to threaten one’s well-being and thereby tax one’s coping abilities” (Weiten & Lloyd, 2006, p. 72). Stress is a natural event that exists literally in all areas of one’s life. It can be embedded in the environment, culture, or perception of an event or idea. Stress is a constant burden, and can be detrimental to one’s physical and mental health. However stress can also provide beneficial effects; it can satisfy one’s need for stimulation and challenge, promote personal growth, and can provide an individual with the tools to cope with, and be less affected by tomorrow’s stress (Weiten & Lloyd, 2006, p. 93).
Mayer and Salovey (2001) maintained that emotions help prioritise, decide, anticipate and plan one’s actions. In order to effectively manage one’s emotions, one must first learn to identify and recognise them accurately. They should not neglect their emotions as this will reflect lack of self-awareness. For example, when someone lost their loved ones, they choose to be in a state of denial allowing themselves to be drowned in depression and sickness. They refused to get away from feeling negative and find solutions to overcome their emotions. These group of people face difficulties in recognising, identifying and managing their emotions.