FEELINGS IN FAIRYTALES
Which Disney character hides her fear behind a “perfect” image and eventually learns it’s okay to feel overwhelmed?
Mirabel (Encanto)
What does Elsa do when she feels overwhelmed that helps her regulate—unhealthy at first, healthier later?
Isolation → self-acceptance and connection
Which princess learns to stop people-pleasing and choose herself?
Moana
Which character heals by reconnecting with their roots and identity?
Mulan
Which princess never gives up on her dream of opening a restaurant?
Tiana
Which emotion literally takes over headquarters in Inside Out when things feel out of control?
Anger
Which character uses humor as a coping skill to manage anxiety and stress?
Hint* from the movie Frozen
Olaf
This character realizes that being “useful” is not the same as being worthy.
Luisa (Encanto)
This movie shows grief as a journey rather than something to “get over.”
Coco
Who learns it’s okay to make mistakes and try again?
Anna
This princess sings about wanting “more than this provincial life,” reflecting restlessness and unmet needs.
Belle
This character practices grounding by focusing on the present moment and nature.
Pocahontas
Which villain ignores boundaries and consent the most?
Gaston.
Which character must face their past instead of running from it?
Simba
Which character learns they don’t have to be perfect to be loved?
Mirabel
Which character learns that sadness is necessary for healing and connection?
Sadness (Inside Out)
Which Disney animal models asking for help instead of doing everything alone?
Simba (The Lion King)
What lesson does Tangled teach about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships?
Love doesn’t control, isolate, or manipulate.
What does Encanto say heals families the most?
Honest Communication
Who learns to be brave even when they feel scared?
Simba
This Disney song teaches that emotions change and “the storm never lasts forever.”
"Let It Go"
What coping skill does Inside Out emphasize as key to emotional health?
Expressing feelings instead of suppressing them.
In Inside Out, which feeling helps Riley feel better when she cries?
Sadness
Which Disney film best represents post-traumatic growth?
Raya and The Last Dragon
What does “trying your best” mean?
Trying again, even if its hard.