Hubert is the main carer for his wife who has Multiple Sclerosis. He works full time in a local garage and also looks after their two children. The eldest child is in the final year of GCSEs and their youngest child has recently started secondary school. Hubert is a positive person but sometimes finds it difficult to cope. Recently, he has become impatient with his children and rude towards customers at work.
Write an essay that includes the following:
• An explanation of the difference between emotions and feelings using examples to highlight the differences.
• A discussion about the positive and negative responses Hubert may have to his situation in relation to his feelings and emotions.
• An explanation of two different strategies that Hubert could use to manage his emotions and feelings better.
• An analysis of the psychological and physiological impact of stress on Hubert’s mental health and well being.