Opener Suggestion...
Hi everyone, and welcome to tonight’s WhatsApp live chat which is all about understanding and handling new emotions. We have XX, YY, and ZZ here with you this evening.
Tonight, we’ll be exploring what new or unfamiliar emotions can feel like, why they might show up, and some gentle ways we can recognise, manage, and respond to them.
You’re very welcome to join in whether you’re new to the group, have been here for a while, or have mostly been reading along and now feel ready to say hello.
Please do support each other too, we’re all together in this and you bring so much by sharing your experiences and supporting each other.
Thank you, your peer supporters
Possible Questions to ask during the chat...
What emotions have been showing up most for you lately?
Have any of your feelings surprised you since becoming a parent?
When a tough emotion comes up, what do you usually notice first; thoughts, body feelings, or changes in mood?
Is there anything that’s been helping, even a little, when emotions feel overwhelming?
What do you wish people understood more about how you’re feeling right now?