Feelings
I feel this when I miss Mom and want to cry.
Sad
Take a few slow breaths to calm down.
What is deep breathing?
Mom moved out. This is something that might feel different at home now.
What is routines / rules / schedule / daily life?
A way to help my brother feel better when he’s sad.
What is listening or hugging?
Stretching or moving my body can help me feel this.
What is calmer / relaxed?
I feel this when I get angry because things changed.
What is frustrated or mad?
Drawing or coloring can help me feel better.
What is art/ drawing?
Even though Mom moved, I still have this at both homes.
What is love / care / safety?
When your brother is upset about missing Mom, one thing you can say to help him feel better is…
What is “I understand how you feel” / “It’s okay to feel sad” / “I’m here with you”?
Building or exploring in Minecraft can help you feel
What is calm / creative / happy / relaxed / focused?
I feel this when I hope I will see Mom soon
What is hopeful?
Talking to someone I trust about my feelings.
What is sharing or talking?
I might feel sad, angry, or worried. These feelings are __________. → What is normal?
What is normal?
If my brother is angry, I can help by…
What is giving space / staying calm / asking if he wants to talk?
When you feel frustrated while playing a game or doing an activity, one thing you can do to feel better is…
What is take deep breaths / take a break / ask for help / stretch / calm down?
I feel this when I don’t understand why Mom moved.
What is confused
Doing something fun like playing a game or riding my bike.
What is doing an activity I enjoy?
Sometimes grown-ups also feel this when families change.
What is sad, stressed, or worried?
Name one thing we can do together when we miss Mom.
What is drawing, calling her, sharing memories, or doing a fun activity?
Imagining a safe place in my mind is called a _______ place.
What is safe / calm / happy place?
Name a feeling you can have at the same time as feeling sad.
What is happy, worried,
Writing down how I feel or making a “feelings jar.
What is journaling or memory jar?
It is okay to feel one way while my sibling feels another. This is called __________.
What is different feelings / individual emotions
What is a way I know there is something wrong with my brother?
What is he is crying, isolating, quiet...
Name one thing I can do when I feel lonely.
What is call Mom, talk to sibling or dad, play a game, or draw?