A story from Emotion Engine
Avery: left out of a sleepover
Avery just found out that all of her closest friends are going to a sleepover this Friday — and she's the only one not invited. She found out because everyone was talking about it excitedly at lunch, right in front of her.
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Name what Avery is feeling, rate how strong it is, then choose the best way for Avery to cope.
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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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