A story from Emotion Engine
River: first day at a new school
River just moved to a new school in the middle of the year. It's lunchtime on his first day, and everyone already has their friend groups. He's standing in the cafeteria holding a tray, looking for somewhere to sit.
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Name what River is feeling, rate how strong it is, then choose the best way for River 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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