Checking in on how someone feels regularly is often overlooked until a problem arises. Many don't realize the importance of including this in daily routines to maintain good mental health. Fortunately, resources are available that can easily fit into their daily schedules to facilitate this important practice.
The Feelings Check-in Worksheet is a helpful tool that assists clients in becoming more aware of their emotions and finding healthy ways to cope. It asks them to identify how they’re feeling in the moment and where they feel it in their body by checking the appropriate boxes. There is also a space where they can write down thoughts linked to these feelings, along with examples of coping skills they can use when feeling down.
Consistently using this worksheet helps kids and teens gain better control over their thoughts and actions. They can even pair it with our Feelings Thermometer handout to better understand the intensity of their emotions and learn how to manage them effectively.
Caring adults who seek to understand their kids better can regularly check in with them using this worksheet — in the morning or evening. Therapists can track the child’s emotional patterns at the beginning of each session and offer them needed support.
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References:
- Chang, S., Vaingankar, J. A., Seow, E., Samari, E., Chua, Y. C., Luo, N., Verma, S., & Subramaniam, M. (2023). Understanding emotion regulation strategies among youths: A qualitative study. Journal of Adolescent Research, 074355842311610. https://doi.org/10.1177/07435584231161002
- Dopheide, J. A. (2006). Recognizing and treating depression in children and adolescents. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 63(3), 233-243. https://doi.org/10.2146/ajhp050264
- Somerville, M. P., MacIntyre, H., Harrison, A., & Mauss, I. (2022). Emotion controllability beliefs and young people’s anxiety and depression symptoms: A systematic review. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7ykw3
