our thoughts and opinions about things, like feeling proud of our drawing or feeling worried about a test

something that is in precise detail and is clearly defined

a visual representation of different feelings

in this context, describing how we feel as something else, for example, an object, a type of weather or an animal

Describing my feelings

RSHE (PSHE)

Understanding my feelings

Listening skills

Managing conflict

This unit develops emotional literacy and communication skills. Pupils learn to identify and articulate their feelings, develop active listening skills, and manage conflict constructively. The unit emphasises that emotions are normal and provides practical strategies for effective communication.

Mental health: How can I talk about my feelings?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

our thoughts & opinions about things, like feeling proud of a drawing'

describing how we feel as something else, like an object or weather

To help us find words for our feelings, we can use a ...

If we can't find the right way to describe our feelings, we can't get help.

It can be helpful to try to find just the right word to describe our feelings.

We can only use words to explain our feelings.

It's important to ask for help even if it's tricky to describe our feelings.

Laura is struggling to describe her feelings. What could she use to help her?

"I feel as angry as a roaring fire that’s spreading quickly."

"I feel as sad as dark, grey clouds raining constantly."

"I feel as excitable as a laughing hyena."

a feeling such as happiness or sadness which have different causes

Bodily {{}} are a feeling in our bodies or on our skin.

We should never feel uncomfortable feelings.

We have no choice over what we do as a result of our feelings.

There are lots of different ways that we can respond to our emotions.

Which of these are examples of poor mental health that many people may experience in their lifetimes?

someone who supports other people that are being treated unfarily

someone who discriminates against others based on their characteristics

someone who has a personal mental health concern

someone who has more than one protected characteristic

Describing my feelings

Lesson outcome

Content guidance