A story from Emotion Engine
Phoenix: a top score while a best friend failed
Phoenix did really well on a big test — got one of the highest scores in the class. But his best friend, who studied together with him all week, completely failed. Now his friend won't even look at him.
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About Emotion Engine
Naming what a character is feeling, rating how strong it is, and choosing a coping strategy before the feeling boils over.
Helpful for: big reactions, trouble naming feelings, anger, anxiety, catching early warning signs. More in the glossary
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