Blog post #6

I interviewed Mrs. Kimberley Willingham.
She is a social work extern, meaning she deals with psychology and emotions daily.
She is a reliable source because she works through our school and she works as a social worker, so she knows how to deal with emotions.
I interviewed her on May 1 after school by going to the social workers' office and talking with her.

What is the scientific explanation for emotions?

There really isn't a scientific explanation.  Emotions are within everyone and everyone expresses their emotions differently.  People also feel certain emotions differently.

What can cause certain emotions?

Trauma and other issues can cause emotions.  Some people who are quieter may express emotions differently and have different emotion triggers than a more social person.  Triggers vary between people.  Sometimes where you live can be a contributing factor.

What can we do to help people feel better if they are sad?

Prompt certain emotions with the triggers that work for people.  There are things like music therapy and play therapy that can help.  The best thing to do is to support them, make sure they aren't alone, and to talk things out.