This week in our feelings first session, we focused on the feeling of disappointed. We explored what disappointed might look like in ourselves and discussed how it can be connected to other emotions such as anger, sadness, feeling let down, and surprise. The children shared their own experiences of times when they had felt disappointed and reflected on what they did to help turn those moments into something more positive.
We then discussed ways to regulate this feeling so it does not become overwhelming or ignored. As a group, we agreed that using positive self-talk can be a helpful strategy, reminding ourselves that it is ok to feel disappointed for a short time and that the feeling will pass. We also recognised that experiencing disappointment can show that we care and are passionate about something, which is a positive and important part of our emotional development.
