Practice
Feelings Finder
Finding the feeling.
Feelings can be hard to name, and that’s common for neurodivergent people. Start with what your body is telling you, then find a word that fits. Close enough is good enough.
The worksheet, as designed. The same content is written out below.
Where is it?
Mark where you notice something
The sheet has an outline of a body to mark.
Marks to use:
- Dot: tight, tense
- Wave: buzzy, restless
- Circle: heavy
- X: numb, can’t feel much
Your own marks work too. Noticing nothing is information as well.
What does it feel like?
Circle any sensation words that fit
What does it feel like? Tick all that apply
- tight
- heavy
- hot
- buzzy
- shaky
- hollow
- fizzy
- sinking
- light
- warm
- frozen
- racing
Feelings word bank
Circle the closest words. More than one can fit, and so can none yet.
Calm / content Tick all that apply
- peaceful
- settled
- safe
- relaxed
- grateful
Happy / excited Tick all that apply
- joyful
- proud
- hopeful
- playful
- eager
Sad / low Tick all that apply
- lonely
- disappointed
- gloomy
- hurt
- empty
Scared / anxious Tick all that apply
- nervous
- worried
- uneasy
- panicky
- unsure
Angry / frustrated Tick all that apply
- irritated
- annoyed
- resentful
- fed up
- furious
Overwhelmed / shut down Tick all that apply
- flooded
- numb
- frozen
- done
- far away
Put it together
When you’re ready, your word can slot into an I-statement: “I feel ___.”
Reflect
For reflection and practice, not diagnosis. Bring it to your next session if you’d like to talk it through.
Sources and credits. SOLA · Neurodivergent education & community