Identify and describe one real-life situation to which you had or have a strong emotional response.
Write a few sentences that explains what you felt or feel in this situation. Think specifically about the physiological responses you experienced.
Identify and describe other situations where you have experienced similar physiological responses. Look for commonalities in the situations, including similar issues of security/insecurity, power imbalances, or context.
What “emotion work” were you required to do? Please describe and dispute any irrational fallacies you might have experienced in your self-talk.