prepare a 1-page individual reflection addressing:
- What worked well in the activity
- What you would modify in a real clinical setting
- How the activity aligns with your emerging clinical style
Background:
For this activity the group used My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek to help children explore
and regulate their emotions in a supportive way. This book shows a range of emotions in an age-
appropriate way, which makes it perfect for helping children identify and discuss their feelings.
We will focus on four emotions from the book: mad, sad, afraid, and silly. After reading about
each, one of us will take the role of the clinician and ask questions to encourage reflection, like
What does mad feel like in your body?, What makes you feel sad?, or Can you tell a story
about a time you were silly?. I acted as the “angry” stating when I get angry, I feel my body warming up and my skin turns red and sometimes I kick things, promoting self-awareness. It is a trauma-
informed activity because the clinician will validate all feelings, the children can choose how
much they share, see that all feelings are okay, and learn healthy ways to cope with big feelings.
This activity is also meant to be interactive, short, and engaging, while providing the clinician
with a tool for helping children process and regulate their emotions in a safe environment
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