ActivityHere’s what to do...The Emotional WheelA useful way to connect with how youare feeling is to make sure you aresomewhere that feels private and safeand that you are seated (or lying down)somewhere comfortable.Close your eyes, take 3 – 5 deep breaths in andout and just be still for approx. 5 minutes. If youfind your mind wandering don’t worry, simplytry to focus on your breathing. Soft meditationmusic can help.After 5 minutes take a look at the EmotionalWheel. Now write down 3-5 emotions thatbest describe how you are feeling.Answer the following questions – writing themdown or sharing them verbally with your partner.1.What is making you feel this way?2.What thoughts are driving this feeling?3.How do you notice you are behaving as a result of feeling this way?4. What do you need from your partner to support you to feel better?5. How have you coped with this emotion inthe past? What has / hasn’t worked very well in the past for you when you feelthis way?TIP: To take the focus away from you, perhapsask your partner to do the activity with you.They could then share how they are feeling.20Once you’ve completed thisactivity, you might findit helpful to process youremotions through theThoughts and FeelingsRecord on the next page.21
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