ABSTRACT
The second part of the programme builds on the first part by using the same learning process whilst extending the range of emotions that the children learn to label and discuss. This stage of the programme also turns the focus towards the actions that are made in response to the emotions that are experienced. The group and whole class discussions explore the consequences of different courses of action and encourage children to make socially appropriate choices. The aims may be summarised in terms of the continuation of the aims of Part I of the programme:
to extend the range of emotional states that children are able to recognise and label, using feelings-state talk when appropriate;
to identify the triggers for this range of emotions in themselves and others;
to recognise that triggers for these emotions may be the same for themselves as for others;
to further develop the ability to discuss feelings with adults and other children.
