Naming That Feeling
This feeling happens when something makes you smile and feel good inside.
What is happiness?
When you're nervous, this organ may beat faster.
What is the heart?
Taking slow, deep breaths is a way to manage this type of feeling.
What is stress or anger?
A child throwing a toy may actually be feeling this underlying emotion.
What is frustration?
This means understanding how someone else feels.
What is empathy?
This feeling can make your face feel hot and your body tense when something feels unfair.
What is anger?
Sweaty palms and shaky hands are often signs of this feeling.
What is anxiety?
Talking to a trusted adult is a healthy way to handle this.
What are strong or overwhelming emotions?
A child refusing to go to school might be feeling this.
What is anxiety or fear?
Looking at someone’s face and body language can help you understand this.
What are their feelings?
This feeling might make you cry when you lose something or miss someone.
What is sadness?
A tight chest and clenched fists may signal this strong emotion.
What is anger?
Writing in a journal can help process this.
What are feelings or thoughts?
A child acting silly or loud may be trying to hide this feeling.
What is insecurity or nervousness?
Saying “That sounds really hard” shows this skill.
What is empathy or validation?
This feeling happens when you feel unsafe or worried about something that might happen.
What is fear?
Feeling tired, heavy, or having low energy can be signs of this emotion.
What is sadness?
Taking a break or “cool down” helps manage this emotion.
What is anger or frustration?
A teen isolating in their room may be experiencing this emotion.
What is sadness or depression?
This skill involves putting yourself in someone else’s shoes.
What is perspective-taking?
This feeling can happen when you feel embarrassed or think you did something wrong.
What is shame?
Butterflies in your stomach can be a sign of this feeling, often before something important.
What is nervousness or anticipation?
Using “I feel…” statements helps communicate this effectively.
What are emotions or personal feelings?
Aggressive behavior toward others can sometimes be a sign of this deeper unmet need.
What is feeling hurt, unsafe, or lacking control?
Recognizing and respecting that others may feel differently than you is part of this.
What is emotional awareness or empathy?