Feelings Chart Worksheet

Instructions: Look at the faces and names below. Circle or color the face that best matches how you feel today.

🙂 Happy ○
😔 Sad ○
😡 Angry ○
😲 Surprised○
😰 Scared ○
🤩 Excited ○
😕 Confused ○
😌 Calm ○

2. Why do you feel this way today?

All About Me Worksheet

Instructions: Please answer the questions below so we can get to know each other better.

1. My name is: _______________________________
   
   
   
2. I am ______ years old and in ______ grade.
   
   
   
3. Three words that describe me are:

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   2. ---

   3. ________________________
      
      
      
      
4. My favorite hobbies and activities are:

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5. My favorite subject in school is __________________ because ____________________________________________________________________.
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. When I’m not at school, I like to:
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7. My family includes:
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8. One fun fact about me is:
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9. Something I’m proud of is:
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10. One goal I have for this year is:
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11. Draw a picture of yourself or something you love on the back of this page. (Feel free to use colors and be creative!)

Building Bridges Script

Greeting and Introduction (5 minutes)

Therapist: Hi [Student Name]! Come on in and make yourself comfortable on these pillows. I’m so glad we get to spend time together today.

Therapist: We have about an hour to talk, play, and learn about each other. Everything you share here is private and safe. Does that sound good?

[Wait for student response]

If the student seems nervous, you can say:
Therapist: It’s perfectly normal to feel a little nervous at first. Take your time—I’m here to support you.

Therapist: My goal today is to get to know you better. You can share as much or as little as you like. Ready to begin?

Icebreaker Activity (10 minutes)

Therapist: I have a deck of Rapport-Building Icebreaker Cards here. Each card has a fun question to help us learn about each other.

Therapist: I’ll draw the first card and answer it so you can see how it works.
Draws a card
Therapist: Mine says, “If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?” I’d choose the power of flight so I could see the world from above and feel free.

Therapist: Now it’s your turn. Please pick one card, read the question aloud, and then share your answer.

[Wait for student to pick and answer]

Possible follow-up prompts:

• Therapist: That’s really interesting! Can you tell me more about why you chose that?
• Therapist: How would you use that superpower on a typical day?
• Therapist: I love that answer—I wouldn’t have thought of that!

Continue until time is up or you’ve drawn 3–4 cards.

All About Me Worksheet (15 minutes)

Therapist: Next, let’s fill out the All About Me Worksheet together. This helps me learn about your interests, family, and goals.

Therapist: I’ll start so you see how it goes.

1. My name is: [Therapist Name]
2. I am a counselor and I love helping students feel happy at school.

Therapist: Your turn! Go ahead and write your name, age, grade, and the three words that describe you.

[Give student time to write]

Therapist: I see you wrote “creative” as one of your words. Can you share a time when you felt really creative?

[Wait for response]

Therapist: Great! Now let’s move to your favorite hobbies and activities.

Continue working through each question. For each response, ask a follow-up such as:

• Therapist: Why is that your favorite subject?
• Therapist: What do you enjoy most about that hobby?
• Therapist: Tell me more about a goal you have for this year.

Offer praise as they share:
Therapist: Thank you for sharing that—it helps me understand you better.

Feelings Chart Discussion (15 minutes)

Therapist: Now we’ll check in on how you’re feeling today with the Feelings Chart Worksheet. Look at the faces and pick the one that matches your current feeling.

Therapist: Which face did you choose?

[Wait for student to point or circle]

Therapist: You picked “_____.” Can you tell me why you feel this way today?

[Listen and validate]

Follow-up questions:

• Therapist: When was the last time you felt like this?
• Therapist: What helped you feel better or what might help next time?

Therapist: It’s completely okay to have all kinds of feelings. Thank you for sharing honestly.

Free Expression Drawing (10 minutes)

Therapist: For our next activity, here’s paper and crayons. I’d like you to draw something that shows how you feel or something you really care about.

Therapist: There’s no wrong way to draw—use any colors and shapes you like.

[Give student drawing time]

Therapist: That’s a beautiful drawing! Would you like to tell me about it?

Follow-up prompts:

• Therapist: What part of this drawing is your favorite?
• Therapist: How does this picture show how you feel inside?

Therapist: Creative expression can help us understand our feelings. Thank you for sharing your art.

Wrap-Up and Next Steps (5 minutes)

Therapist: We’ve learned a lot about you today—your interests, feelings, and creative side. How did you feel about our time together?

[Wait for student response]

Therapist: Is there anything you want to ask me before we finish?

[Answer questions]

Therapist: For our next session, we’ll talk more about ways to help you handle __________ (the feeling they chose) and practice strategies together. Does that sound good?

[Confirm next session time]

Therapist: Thank you so much for sharing today, [Student Name]. I look forward to seeing you again soon!