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Rose, Bud and Thorn (Emotional Check-In)

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Rose, Bud and Thorn (Emotional Check-In)

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Instructions
  • Instruct youth to sit in a circle with you.
  • Say, “It’s important to know that it is OK to feel how you are feeling. Everyone goes through lots of emotions every single day. It’s normal to feel sad, excited, angry, calm or nervous every day, even multiple times a day.
  • Ask youth to think of their Rose, Bud and Thorn of the day.
  • Explain that their Rose is the best thing that happened to them during the day. Their Bud is something they’re looking forward to happening during the day. Their Thorn is something they wish would have gone better.
  • Give everyone a chance to think. 
  • Ask youth to share their name and their Rose, Bud and Thorn.
  • Allow youth to explain and elaborate on their day and feelings, or pass.
  • Summarize by saying, “Talking about your emotions is a way to help your brain slow down and understand how you’re feeling. This is important and helpful to do, especially when you are feeling a strong emotion and choosing how to react.” 

 

Facilitator Note: Follow up with any youth who are feeling dysregulated (mad, sad, scared, or worried) to ensure their emotional safety.  Provide them with an empathetic listening ear and space to self-regulate. 

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