recognizing that most people feel multiple feelings at the same time. List down these different emotions on a piece of paper. Ask the learners to think about which feelings on the list they are comfortable sharing with others. Then, ask them to draw and decorate the front of their masks to represent these feelings After, ask the learners to flip their masks and draw/decorate on its inside to represent the feelings which they would rather keep to themselves. What was it like to draw your feelings on your masks?
What do you notice about the
feelings on the front and on the inside of your mask? What difference did you feel while you were decorating the front part of your mask, compared to the back part of your mask?
What feelings did we see in our masks today?
Do you notice any similarities / common emotions?
What difference did you feel while you were
decorating the front part of your mask What was it like to see your classmates’ masks?
What was it like wearing your mask and acting
out your feelings? (if role plays were done)
What would help you feel safe to tell others
about how you feel? Sometimes, we may choose to hide or mask some feelings which we consider as “negative” or “bad.” We might not feel safe enough to reveal how we truly feel. Having these hesitations are valid and normal. Today, we tried to become more aware of which emotions we tend to keep to ourselves More importantly, we identified what could make us feel ready and safe enough to share these feelings to others. When we’re able to talk about our emotions, we might discover that others are feeling the same way. Everyone experiences both pleasant and unpleasant feelings. We might also realize that our feelings are neither good nor bad We may judge our emotions this way, but today reminded us that all feelings are acknowledged and valid, and are not labeled as good or bad, or positive or negative. Our feelings provide us information so we can better take action.
Codependency Workbook: 7 Steps to Break Free from People Pleasing, Fear of Abandonment, Jealousy, and Anxiety in Relationships: Healthy Relationships, #1