Let s Talk: Feelings is a card game to enable people to become more aware of their feelings.

It is an adaptable resource, designed for use as a 5-minute ice breaker, in a one-hour discussion, or in a series of more detailed workshop sessions.

It covers a range of feelings, for example: angry, jealous, calm, disappointed, overwhelmed, proud, nervous, frustrated, uncomfortable, curious, left out, loving.

The cards are presented in 6 sections:

Give an example of when you felt…?

How would you feel if…? (for example, if all your friends were invited to a party and you weren t, or if you get the blame for something you did not do)

You are feeling…? How would you show it?

Dealing with different emotions

Helping friends to deal with different feelings

Other people s feelings (e.g. You boast about your achievements. How might the other person feel?; You ask for help from a friend even though you know they are busy. How might they feel?).

Let s Talk: Feelings can be used: With adults and children. With individuals or in small groups

At home, school (e.g. circle time, learning support), in therapy settings.