Emotional language can be hard, especially when a child is already overwhelmed.
Rather than insisting on verbal explanations, offer simple, low-pressure ways to identify feelings:
- visual feeling charts
- color zones
- “body clues” like tight hands or fast breathing
- yes/no questions
- modeling your own feelings
The goal is not perfect emotional language. The goal is growing awareness.
CBT reframe:
“My child won’t talk about feelings” becomes
“My child may need another way to express them.”
When feelings are named without pressure, children are more likely to trust the process.
💛 Gentle Reminder
Awareness comes before words.
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