Feelings & Coping
What emotions do you experience most often?
Hint… think about this week. Have you mostly felt stressed, bored, happy, irritated, anxious, calm, excited, tired, or something else?
Who is someone you trust and why?
Hint… who do you feel safest being yourself around? What makes them different?
How would you describe yourself to someone new?
Hint... pick 3 words
Were these words different 6 months ago?
What’s something hard you’ve gotten through?
Hint… a friendship issue, school stress, family stuff, moving, loss, change, or something personal?
What motivates you each day?
Hint… friends, goals, family, pets, routines, hobbies, rewards, or just getting through the day?
When you’re upset, what helps the most?
Hint… something you do when no one is making you. Music, sleep, being alone, a person, food, games, pets, going outside?
What makes you feel safe?
Hint… a place, person, routine, pet, activity, or even a vibe?
What are your strengths?
Hint… what are you naturally good at, or what do people compliment you on?
What’s one thing you’ve learned from a mistake?
Hint… what would you do differently now?
What are your hopes for the future?
Hint… school, career, relationships, travel, happiness, independence?
What are your biggest sources of stress right now?
Hint… anything at school, in relationships, something from social media
Has anyone ever misunderstood you?
Hint… a time someone assumed something about you or “didn’t get it.”
How'd it make you feel?
What makes you feel confident?
Hint… does your confidence come from within or from how you present yourself on the outside?
What’s something you’d like to work on in therapy?
Hint… emotions, anxiety, confidence, communication, anger, friendships, stress, family stuff?
Is your answer different than before?
What do you do for fun?
Hint… what do you do when no one tells you what to do?
What's something that used to help you but doesn't serve you anymore?
Hint… Coping skill you may have grown out of
What would you like your parents/family to understand about you?
Hint…
Finish this sentence: “I wish they knew that I…”
Who inspires you and why?
Hint… is it someone you know personally?
How will you know you’re making progress?
Hint… what would be different? Better mood, fewer arguments, less stress, more confidence, feeling happier?
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?
Hint… think career, hobby, talent, travel, something scary you’d finally try?
What was the last coping skill you had to use in a hard moment?
Hint... awareness of your breathing (mindfulness)
When do you feel most comfortable opening up?
Hint… with certain people, when you’re distracted, texting, one-on-one, after trust is built?
What’s something you’re proud of?
Hint… it can be big or small!
What advice would you give your younger self?
Hint… think about a lesson you wish you knew sooner.
What’s something you enjoy that people might not guess about you?
Hint: a hobby, music, comfort show, random interest, hidden talent?