Today’s Excerpt:

Sentence stem: “When I feel big emotions, I like to…”

For some suggestions on how to work with big emotions, look at the list below:

• Move your body (run, jump, do push-ups)
• Write or draw
• Hit a pillow
• Be alone
• Be next to someone without talking
• Listen to your favorite song
• Push against the wall with your hands
• Be with your pet
• Ask for a hug
• Listen carefully and name every sound you can hear
• Take 10 deep breaths
• Get a drink of water
• Wrap up in a blanket
• Get a comfort object
• Go on a walk
• Lay down
• Blow bubbles
• Take a bath or shower
• Stare at a snow globe
• Sing a song
• Dance

Reflect:

• What is your plan for the next time you feel a big emotion?