Self-Forgiveness
Self-forgiveness begins with this sometimes difficult action.
What is acknowledgment?
These are the basic units of life that make up all living organisms.
What are cells?
This salty snack is shaped like a fish and is “the snack that smiles back.”
What are Goldfish?
Feeling sad for a short time is normal. Feeling sad for weeks and losing interest in things you enjoy could be a sign of this.
What is depression?
This famous yellow sponge lives in a pineapple and LOVES Krabby Patties.
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants?
These two common emotional traps can make it hard to move from responsibility to healing.
What are self-hatred and self-condemnation?
This green pigment in plants is responsible for absorbing sunlight for photosynthesis.
What is chlorophyll?
This sour, chewy candy dares you to survive the “extreme” taste challenge.
What are Warheads?
This is the ability to notice what you’re feeling and name it (like “I feel nervous” or “I feel excited”).
What is emotional awareness?
In the movie Wreck-It Ralph, this race car character lives in a candy-themed video game.
Who is Vanellope von Schweetz?
A person stuck in this emotion might find it hard to even begin the forgiveness process.
What is shame?
This body system includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
What is the circulatory system?
This cookie has a creamy filling and is famously dunked in milk.
What is an Oreo?
This emotion can feel heavy and might happen after a mistake or hurting someone else.
What is guilt?
In Despicable Me, these little yellow characters are obsessed with bananas and sometimes sweets.
Who are the Minions?
In this written activity, participants were invited to express something they’re ready to forgive themselves for.
What is journaling/reflection?
Organisms that make their own food through photosynthesis are called this.
What are producers (or autotrophs)?
These spicy, rolled-up tortilla chips come in flavors like “Fuego.”
What are Takis?
This is what it’s called when someone can manage big emotions in a healthy way.
What is emotional regulation?
This rapper released a song called “Candy Shop.”
Who is 50 Cent?
This phrase describes the state when self-blame prevents you from moving forward or living by your values.
What is being “stuck”?
The part of the cell that contains DNA and controls the cell’s activities.
What is the nucleus?
This fruity candy is known for its rainbow of colors and its “taste the rainbow” slogan.
What are Skittles?
A chart with faces showing different feelings is called this, and it helps people name emotions.
What is a feelings wheel or emotions chart?
This video game has players create insane food combos to serve hungry customers.
What is Cooking Mama (or Overcooked)?