Name that emotion
your stomach feels tight and you keep thinking "What if something bad happens?"
What is anxiety or worry?
When parents separate, kids might feel this, especially at first, because things are different than before.
What is confusion?
When you are nervous, your heart rate might do this.
What is beat faster?
Taking slow, deep breaths can help you do this.
What is calm down?
"This feeling will pass" is an example of this.
What is a helpful thought?
You feel heavy, tired, and maybe even are crying because things didn't turn out the way you had hoped?
What is sadness?
This feeling happens because you miss how things were.
What is sadness or grief?
When you are angry your muscles might feel this way.
What is tight or tense?
Naming 5 things you can see is part of this tool.
What is grounding?
Instead of "This is all my fault, " a healthier thought is.
What is "This in not my fault."
Your face feels hot and you want to yell because something feels unfair.
What is anger?
This feeling is common when kids think, "Did I cause this?"
What is guilt?
feeling sick to your stomach can be a clue for this emotion.
What is worry or anxiety?
This is a safe way to express your anger using words
What is talking about your feelings?
Talking kindly to yourself is called this.
What is self-compassion?
You feel confused, nervous, and sad all at the same time.
What is feeling overwhelmed?
True of false: kids are responsible for their parent's divorce?
What is false?
Feeling tired or moving slow can be a sign of this emotion?
What is sadness?
This is an activity that can help you express feelings without talking about them.
What is drawing, or journaling, or even getting some exercise.
When you remind yourself that it's ok to feel upset you are doing this.
What is telling yourself that you accept your feelings (validate)?
You feel calm and steady after talking to someone you trust.
What is relief?
This is something kids always deserve, even when families change,
What is love and support?
Listening to your body can help you do this?
What is understand your feelings?
This is a calm-down skill that remind you that feelings don't last forever.
What is self-soothing, coping?
These thoughts help your brain feel safe.
What are thoughts about calming yourself or calm things?