Understanding Feelings & Emotions

Activity Description

Social Understanding and Social Skills groups.

Recognising and understanding emotions.
Noticing body signals and emotional changes.
Understanding what might be causing a feeling.
Understanding that people can feel differently.
Recognising emotions in other people
Making sense of facial expressions, body language and tone of voice.
Thinking about choices when emotions or situations become difficult.

 The aim: To help children and young people better understand their own emotions, recognise what others may be feeling, and make sense of situations so they can think about what they need and what they could do next.

 All social mentors working directly with children hold enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training.