For grown-ups
Feelings worth talking about
We don't need a giant dictionary of emotions. Sometimes it is more useful to start with the feeling that is showing up right now.
Happy
A bright, bouncy feeling that makes us want to smile.
Explore this feeling →Worried
That fluttery feeling when something feels uncertain.
Explore this feeling →Jealous
When we wish we had what someone else has.
Explore this feeling →Proud
The warm feeling after we try, learn or do something well.
Explore this feeling →Sad
A heavy feeling that sometimes needs a little space and care.
Explore this feeling →Angry
A powerful feeling that can tell us something matters.
Explore this feeling →A note for parents
And yes, grown-ups have feelings too.
The games may begin with a child's feeling, but the conversations often lead somewhere bigger. These are a few grown-up feelings that can be useful to name together.
OverwhelmedGuiltyImpatientProtectiveLonelyHopeful