A story from Emotion Engine
Rowan: yelled at in front of the class
Rowan was talking to a friend when the teacher suddenly yelled at him in front of the entire class: 'Rowan! I have told you FIVE TIMES to stop talking! Go sit in the hall!' Everyone turned to stare.
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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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