Self-Awareness Reflection Sheet

Name: ______________________ Date: ____________

1. Describe a situation today when you noticed a connection between a thought and a feeling.

What was the thought you noticed?

What emotion did you feel?

1. Write one strategy you will use to notice your emotions earlier in the future. For example, pausing to check in, naming the feeling, or taking a deep breath.

1. How do you think noticing your emotions will help you in social situations?

Emotion Wheel Chart

Use this wheel to explore and name what you’re feeling. Emotions closer to the center are milder; toward the edge, they’re more intense.

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How to use:

1. Look at the wheel and notice the broad categories (e.g., Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Surprise, Disgust).
2. Move outward to see more specific feelings (e.g., Content, Frustrated, Worried).
3. Circle or point to three emotions you experience most often.

When you pick each emotion, think about:

• A situation when you felt it.
• How your body felt (e.g., butterflies in your stomach, tense shoulders).
• What thoughts were going through your mind.

Think-Aloud Prompt Guide

Purpose: Help the student see how to notice a thought, link it to an emotion, and reflect on why it happens.

1. Introduce the Think-Aloud Process (Teacher Says)

“Today I’m going to show you how I notice my own thoughts and feelings. I’ll talk through what’s happening in my mind and body—this is called a ‘think-aloud.’ Then you’ll try one with a real situation of your own.”

2. Model a Simple Scenario

1. Describe the Situation:
   Teacher: “Right now I’m sitting at my desk, and I see my coffee is almost empty.”
2. State the Thought:
   Teacher: “I notice I’m thinking, ‘I hope I can get a refill before I get too tired.’”
3. Identify the Emotion:
   Teacher: “That thought makes me feel a bit worried and a little tired.”
4. Notice Body Signals:
   Teacher: “When I feel worried, I notice my shoulders get tense and my stomach feels fluttery.”
5. Reflect Briefly:
   Teacher: “So, my thought about needing more coffee links to feeling worried and tired—now I know to take a quick break or grab a drink.”

3. Invite the Student to Practice (Teacher Prompts)

Teacher: “Now it’s your turn. Think of something that happened to you today. Tell me:

1. What was happening?
2. What thought popped into your mind?
3. What emotion did you notice?
4. How did that emotion feel in your body?”

Use these follow-up prompts as needed:

• “Can you tell me more about that thought?”
• “What did you feel in your body?”
• “Why do you think that thought brought up that feeling?”

4. Reinforce and Encourage

Teacher: “Great job noticing your thought–feeling link! Remember, the more we practice, the easier it becomes to catch our emotions early. Next time you feel something, try this think-aloud in your head or quietly with a friend.”

Keep this guide handy to model additional think-alouds whenever we need to check in with our thoughts and feelings.

Session 1 Cool Down

1. Guided Breathing (2 minutes)

• Sit comfortably and close your eyes or soften your gaze.
• Inhale for 4 seconds (count silently).
• Hold for 4 seconds.
• Exhale for 6 seconds.
• Repeat this cycle 3 times to calm your mind and body.

2. Reflection (5 minutes)

1. What is one emotion you labeled today and why?

1. How could noticing this emotion help you in a social situation you might face?

3. Closing Share (2 minutes)

• If you feel comfortable, share one of your reflections with me.
• Fantastic work today! Next time, we’ll practice seeing things from another person’s point of view to build your perspective-taking skills.