What Is an Emotion?

Before you learn how to regulate your emotions, you first need to understand what they really are.

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Meet your Instructor

Meet your Instructor ✳

Muriel

I studied theology and canon law at university, earning a BA and a Master’s degree, and and I am passionate about the education of young people, especially that of young Black African women.

I deeply believe that they are called to build a better world through their work. But to truly flourish, they need high-quality human formation. That’s why I offer guidance based on the development of essential life skills.

What You’ll Learn

  • You’ll discover the biological mechanisms behind emotional regulation, the role of the amygdala, the prefrontal cortex and the nervous system, and why regulating emotions is more challenging during adolescence.

  • You’ll learn how to recognise the signals in your body, put words to what you’re feeling, and allow your emotions to exist without running away from them or judging them.

  • You’ll see how to intervene at different moments of the emotional cycle, how your ability to regulate yourself develops, and how to adapt your reactions with flexibility and discretion.

Course FAQ

  • Micro-learning is a learning method based on short, focused, and interactive modules.

  • Each micro-learning lasts 20 to 30 minutes.

    You can follow them at your own pace — all at once or in several short sessions.

  • Yes. Each lesson ends with a practical exercise to help you apply what you’ve learned in your daily life.

  • The courses are presented in an interactive and easy-to-explore format.

    You can click or swipe on elements to reveal hidden content.

    Whenever you see a symbol (e.g., ➕), it means there’s more information to discover — feel free to click on it!

    At the end of each presentation, you’ll find comprehension questions to help you review and integrate the key concepts.

    No download is required.

    À la fin de chaque présentation, tu trouveras des questions de compréhension pour vérifier ce que tu as retenu et t’aider à intégrer les notions clés. Aucun téléchargement n’est nécessaire.

  • Some courses include Google Forms.

    If you provide your email address, you’ll automatically receive a copy of your responses so you can track your progress.

  • Yes. If you have a question or need support, you can contact me directly at muriel@murielakahi.com

    I’m here to guide and support you.