Be Psy Bucky #01: Learning to befriend your emotions

Building on past successes, "Be Psy Bucky" officially returns this school year with an exciting series of topics aimed at introducing psychological knowledge to students from Grades 6 to 12. The program seeks to equip them with essential skills to navigate everyday emotional challenges.

In this month’s Episode 01, themed "It’s Okay to Not Be Okay", students had the opportunity to pause, listen, and better understand their emotions. Under the guidance of Ms. Hoang Dieu Thuy, School Psychologist at Greenfield School, they explored how emotions stem from the function and regulation of the amygdala—a small, almond-shaped cluster deep within the temporal lobe.

Beyond theory, the session focused on distinguishing between two types of negative emotions: healthy and unhealthy. Students discovered that negative emotions aren’t always harmful. In fact, feelings like sadness or disappointment can sometimes become powerful motivators, pushing us to grow, strive for improvement, and accept life’s unchangeable realities.

Through engaging activities, students learned to identify which negative emotions need to be released and which are natural responses to life’s ups and downs. Most importantly, the Stop – Think – Act model helped them uncover the root causes of their emotions, choose appropriate ways to handle them, and reflect on their experiences for personal growth.

Emotions play a crucial role in our journey of self-discovery, yet not everyone fully understands or manages them effectively. We hope that "It’s Okay to Not Be Okay" provided a safe and supportive space for students to embrace their emotions and transform them into positive forces in their lives.

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