Emotion Gym Leaders
When Pikachu’s cheeks spark, this emotion feels like your body is ready to explode!
What is anger?
When you feel like Pikachu ready to zap, where do you notice the energy?”
What is in my hands or chest? (Anger or frustration)
Ash forgot to save his game, and Pikachu is upset! What might be the trigger?
What is frustration from losing progress?
Like Snorlax taking a nap, this move helps you calm down when you’re overwhelmed.
What is taking a break?
⚡️ Pikachu’s Thunderbolt (Energy Shake-Out)
💥 “Zap away your extra energy! Shake your arms and legs for 10 seconds.”
Releasing pent-up energy to calm down.
Squirtle’s tears show up when this emotion takes over.
What is sadness?
Gyarados’ flood of emotions makes this part of your body feel heavy or tight.
What is in my chest or throat? (Sadness or worry)
When Charmander’s flame goes out because he’s left in the rain, what’s the trigger?
What is feeling lonely or ignored?
Bulbasaur uses Sleep Powder to stay calm. What’s a strategy that slows your heart down?
What is deep breathing?
🧘♂️ Snorlax’s Chill Mode (Calm and Rest)
😴 “Snorlax says it’s nap time! Lie down or sit and take 3 deep belly breaths.”
Deep breathing and grounding to reduce overstimulation.
Articuno’s icy chill makes your body freeze up when this feeling hits.
What is fear or anxiety?
Articuno’s icy wind makes this part of your body feel frozen when you’re scared
What is in my stomach or shoulders? (Fear or anxiety)
Jigglypuff gets annoyed when nobody listens to her singing. What might be the trigger?
What is feeling unheard or unappreciated?
When Meowth is overstimulated, he listens to music or blocks out noise. What’s this move?
What is using noise-canceling headphones or listening to calming sounds?
🎨 Jigglypuff’s Creative Song (Express Yourself)
🎤 “Sing, draw, or act out how you’re feeling like Jigglypuff!
Creative expression to process emotions.
hen Eevee evolves and gets excited, this emotion makes your body feel light and bouncy.
What is excitement?
When Charizard’s fire is out of control, where do you feel that heat?
What is in my head, chest, or hands? (Anger or frustration)
eam Rocket is rushing to finish a task before the time runs out. What’s the trigger?
What is feeling overwhelmed by time pressure?
Ash levels up his Pokémon by practicing. This move helps you practice staying calm.
What is using coping skills regularly?
💨 Bulbasaur’s Vine Whip (Stretch It Out!)
🌱 “Stretch your arms and legs like Bulbasaur’s vines reaching to the sky!”
Stretching to release tension and increase body awareness.
Like Ditto changing to fit in, this emotion shows up when you’re not sure what to do.
What is confusion or uncertainty?
Eevee bounces with joy! Where do you feel excitement or happiness?
What is in my face, stomach, or legs? (Excitement or joy)
When Meowth gets too many instructions at once, he feels like running away. What’s the trigger?
What is feeling overloaded or overwhelmed?
When emotions flood like Gyarados’ Hydro Pump, this strategy cools things down.
What is using cold water or sensory reset techniques?
🌊 Squirtle’s Water Break (Hydrate and Reset)
💧 “Squirtle sprays Hydro Pump! Take a sip of water or imagine cool water calming you.”
Hydration and sensory reset to calm down.