Emotional intelligence, which relates to how we perceive, understand, and manage emotions, can be a good thing, but not always
I was messing around on Canva one day, and ended up making a feelings wheel based on Brene Brown's Atlas of the Heart! As a therapist in training, I love having feelings wheels on hand to use with my clients, so I thought I'd share the wealth! Available in color & black & white. I'm also happy to share the template link, if you'd like to add your own touches! Just message me! Adapted from Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart (2021)
Emotions exist in the body- but how? This printable emotion sensation feeling wheel helps individuals match common emotions with the physical sensations that most often match those feelings.
In fitness magazines sold all throughout the country, we continuously hear “health and wellness” lumped together as one thing. But if wellness isn’t the exact same thing as health…
Our Cognitive Distortions Poster for Mental Health Professionals (Digital PDF) can be downloaded and printed by you or printed professionally for your mental health practice.
Guided by SEL learning outcomes, our free PDF writing prompts exercise written communication and promote the development of self-esteem and resilience.
Learn about the value of communication and checkout our free printable PDF infographic about Parent-Teen Communication & Conversation Starters for Adolescents.
Knowing emotions vocabulary can be very helpful. Are you feeling amused or determined or resentful? You'll be delighted to learn these English vocabulary words!
Trauma and trauma recovery look different for everyone, but generally, there's a deep hardened core and a bunch of squishy stuff, all held together...
A feelings check-in can be very beneficial for kids of any age. It can help them increase emotional awareness, explore healthy solutions for problems, and encourage them to talk about their emotions freely. Parents and teachers who seek to understand their kids and students better can do a regular check-in. Use this worksheet as a therapeutic tool for kids to identify their feelings, rate their severity, describe the thoughts associated with those feelings, and practice coping skills in case those feelings are negative. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of feelings worksheets and handouts.
These 8 dimensions, also known as the 8 Pillars of Wellness offer an invaluable, forward thinking model and map to becoming a flourishing, productive and
Today I'm excited to have Corrina from From Mrs. Allen's Teaching Files here to share a really fun and exciting activity to use when talking about self control. Self control is such a hard
A 2nd grade winter early finishers social emotional worksheet that makes students think about things they can and cannot control.
In 2016, the National Library of Medicine started collecting "graphic medicine" — materials that use comics to teach the public about illness and health.
Some time back, I noticed posters like this in our school hallways. I found out from learning support that they were to help the children learn self-regulation. The posters were based on a con…
Wellness is a way of being, living, and feeling through evaluating whole self to improve quality of life. Living a life that revolves around wellness looks differently for everyone and no mold fits everybody’s lifestyle, and that’s okay. The importance of wellness is to live life authentically and wholeheartedly through enjoying the little moments. It’s more than just being healthy, it’s about being happy as well. There are eight primary areas to focus on when it comes to improving your wellness. These are called the eight dimensions of wellness. They are physical wellness, intellectual wellness, emotional wellness, spiritual wellness, environmental
Children need the experience of feeling emotions and practice tolerating them to develop self-control and emotional intelligence.
A crisis plan (sometimes called a safety plan) can sound intimidating, but think of it like a tool: a gameplan for navigating the worst days.
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD 52 Social Emotional Learning Prompts for All Ages Great for journaling, discussion starters, morning meetings and more.Topics include social skills, growth mindset, confidence, self esteem, kindness and empathy.Instant access. We’ll send you the PDF and you can print out as many copies as you want!Download Now! © SEL Power Pack
A 2014 study found that emotions tend to “be felt” in similar areas of the body. Read where they’re found and how to release the emotions that can get stuck in your body.
ACCEPTS is a distress tolerance skill with the acronym of Activities, Contributing, Comparisons, Emotions, Pushing Away, Thoughts, and Sensations. ACCEPTS includes positive distracting skills that limit disruptive behaviors and emotional outbursts, which can be learned over time and improve quality of life. The DBT ACCEPTS Handout includes 7 distracting skill sets and engaging activities for each category. Clients can immerse themselves in these activities to distract from distressing situations until they pass. This handout helps clients learn positive distracting skills in dealing with a distressing situation which helps them build emotional resilience and strength. Practicing this skill will also help them increase their coping and decision-making skills. This is best to pair with the DBT ACCEPTS worksheet to help users jot down activities they can engage in. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: O’Hayer, C. V. F. (2021). Building a life worth living during a pandemic and beyond Adaptations of Comprehensive DBT to COVID-19. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 28(4), 588–596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2020.12.005 Linehan, M. M. (2014). DBT skills training handouts and worksheets. Guilford Publications.
An anger iceberg visually illustrates that anger isn't just one feeling but comes from lots of others hiding underneath. Kids can feel mad because of things like guilt, stress, being tired, hurting, or feeling overwhelmed. This often happens in situations like school stress, fights with friends, or when things don't go as planned. The Anger Iceberg Infographic illustrates anger as an iceberg that helps kids understand anger better with its visible and hidden parts. The visible part above the waterline represents what others observe when kids are angry, while the submerged section delves into the thoughts, feelings, and experiences driving those angry emotions. Below, practical tips are outlined to assist children in managing anger, especially in challenging situations where a mix of thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming. Understanding the anger iceberg helps kids see that their feelings are like an iceberg with hidden parts. It lets them know that when they feel angry, there's more to it than what others see. For instance, if a friend takes their toy without asking, the anger iceberg helps them realize it's not just about the toy; it's also about feeling upset, and knowing this helps them talk about their feelings and find a solution. Parents or mental health professionals can continue helping kids explore their feelings after using the worksheet. They might have friendly talks or fun activities, like drawing or making crafts together, to talk about feelings that are hard to put into words. This handout pairs well with our anger iceberg worksheet, which allows for written application of the anger iceberg concept. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of anger management worksheets and handouts. References: Berkowitz, L., & Harmon-Jones, E. (2004). Toward an understanding of the determinants of anger. Emotion, 4(2), 107-130. https://doi.org/10.1037/1528-3542.4.2.107 Lelieveld, G., Van Dijk, E., Van Beest, I., & Van Kleef, G. A. (2012). Why anger and disappointment affect other’s bargaining behavior differently. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 38(9), 1209-1221. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167212446938 Mill, A., Kööts-Ausmees, L., Allik, J., & Realo, A. (2018). The role of co-occurring emotions and personality traits in anger expression. Frontiers in Psychology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00123
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Working with kids and young adults who are oppositional can be challenging. Being oppositional might mean refusing to do work, breaking rules, and engaging in other challenging behaviors. The truth is, many kids can be oppositional from time to time, so many of these strategies work with all learner
One’s life should revolve around a number of values. Values indeed can define people to the core. In the day and age when everything is changing at a very fast people, often people fall astray of what they must do and what they end up doing.
Learn how to understand and process your emotions, increase self-awareness, enhance emotional communication, and boost your wellbeing with the Feelings Wheel.
Five Steps for Developing Resilience Resilience is the word we use to describe health in integrative medicine. Resilience literally means the capacity to recover quickly from difficulty; be it time, money, physical or emotional. I have developed 5 Steps for Building Resilience that might come in handy this holiday season. When your resilience is low, your immunity will […]
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is effective in treating adults and adolescents, and now it is being adapted for younger children. DBT is also described as a transdiagnostic treatment, which means that it can be applied across various psychiatric disorders. Research shows that among the different skills taught, mindfulness and distress tolerance are highly valuable to adolescents. The What Is DBT PDF handout offers valuable information on the nature of DBT, how it helps clients, one of its primary goals, and the skills training modules taught. It uses clear and simple language that’s accessible to younger clients as well as illustrations to hold their interest. This handout helps kids and teens appreciate the relevance of DBT skills in their everyday lives, especially outside of therapy sessions. Parents may set aside time to practice coping skills together, such as immersing themselves in the present moment (under the mindfulness module) and radical acceptance (under the distress tolerance module). Our DBT Skills Introduction handout is a helpful add-on for a 1-page overview of each of the core DBT modules - Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking The Middle Path. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Pardo, E. S., Rivas, A. F., Barnier, P. O., Mirabent, M. B., Lizeaga, I. K., Cosgaya, A. D., Alcántara, A. C., González, E. V., Aguirre, B., & Torres, M. A. G. (2020). A qualitative research of adolescents with behavioral problems about their experience in a dialectical behavior therapy skills training group. BMC Psychiatry, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02649-2 Chapman, A. L. (2006). Dialectical behavior therapy: Current indications and unique elements. Psychiatry (Edgmont), 3(9), 62–68. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2963469/
