Emotions are like the ever-changing weather. Just as clouds pass, rain falls, or the sun shines, emotions come and go. Understanding feelings as different weather conditions can help in managing them better.
With this app section, the youthworker can help young users identify their emotions. Each emotion is described in its physical expression, in the typical thoughts that accompany it, in its function. The app user can identify the emotion intensity.
Then the navigation can start following this suggested route:
- To the Safe Harbor, where the app user can practice slow breathing.
- Then, to the Land of Wisdom to learn acceptance of their difficult emotions.
- Finally, to the Island of Strengths, where they can recognize their positive strengths.
Many more activities can be suggested to help young people reconnect with their emotions, such as finding a safe space, listening to music that resonates with their feelings, and allowing themselves to trust their feelings fostering a deeper self-awareness.