When feelings get really, really big, what does that mean?
AYou are being bad
BYour body might shake, you might cry hard, and the feeling feels very strong
CYou should hide
DSomething is wrong with you
Big feelings are not bad — they just mean the feeling is very strong. Your body might shake or you might cry a lot. This happens to everyone sometimes.
Question 2 True / False
If you have a big feeling, it will last forever.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
This is not true. Even the biggest feelings always get smaller with time. Big feelings do not last forever. They feel big right now, but they will calm down.
Question 3 Multiple Choice
What can help you when your feelings get big?
AIgnore them
BUse calming tools like deep breathing, and ask a trusted adult for help
CJust wait and do nothing
DKeep the feeling inside
When feelings get big, calming tools like deep breathing help. Talking to a trusted adult also helps. These things help you ride the wave until the feeling gets smaller.
Question 4 True / False
You should be able to stop a big feeling immediately right away.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
This is not true. It is okay to take time to calm down. Big feelings take a while to get smaller, and that is completely normal. Be patient with yourself.
Question 5 Short Answer
Tell about what you could do if your feelings get very big and scary.
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: I could take deep breaths, squeeze a stress ball, find a trusted adult, or go to a calm space
Good answers include specific calming tools or people who can help. The important thing is knowing you have ways to help yourself when feelings get big.