YOUR FEELINGS MATTER
All feelings are normal. Everyone has them. There are a lot of different feelings, some feel good, and some feel bad. We can talk about all of them. Talk to a friend or a trusted adult. Some examples of a trusted adult are your teacher, parent, grandparent, or coach.
When We Notice a Friend Is Feeling Bad, Then We Should A.C.T.:
Acknowledge:
Be aware of how someone is feeling or if you feel bad for a long time. We need to notice feelings so we can get help or let them know we care.
Care:
Let someone know that you are a friend, and you want to help them. Everyone needs a friend and helping someone makes them feel cared about.
Tell:
Talk to a trusted adult if you are worried about someone or if you need help. A trusted adult can help and make sure everyone is ok.
Parents Corner
Teaching children to talk about their feelings is a big step in building resilience. Being present and listening are keys to building trust. Below are some conversation starters.
- What was your favorite part of your day and how did it make you feel?
- What was your least favorite part of the day and how did that make you feel?
- Who did you spend time with today and what did you talk about?
- Do you ever feel scared that something bad might happen? What do you do to make yourself feel better? Grown ups can feel scared too. When I’m scared, I don’t like it. This is what I do to feel better...
