SEEN. HEARD. UNDERSTOOD. | Understanding & Reflection Series
Understanding overwhelm and creating a plan for difficult moments.
Sometimes feelings become so overwhelming that children and young people struggle to understand what they're experiencing, express what they need or recognise what might help.
When Feelings Feel Too Big is a practical, child-led, adult-guided resource designed to encourage emotional awareness, self-understanding and supported reflection.
Through accessible explanations, gentle activities and opportunities to write or draw, children and young people can explore how overwhelming feelings affect them, identify their preferences and develop a personal plan for difficult moments.
The young person leads the exploration, while a parent, carer or supporting adult offers guidance, reassurance and support when needed. There are no right or wrong answers, and activities can be explored at a pace that feels comfortable.
The resource recognises that children and young people shouldn't be expected to understand or manage overwhelming emotions independently.
How big feelings can affect the body, thoughts and responses.
STOP. PAUSE. NOTICE. — a gentle approach to recognising difficult moments.
Different things that might help when emotions become overwhelming.
Recognising what doesn't feel helpful and exploring personal preferences.
Ways to communicate feelings and ask for support.
Understanding helpful adult behaviour, personal boundaries and seeking support.
Identifying people to approach when help is needed.
Creating a personalised plan through guided reflection and practical activities.
Returning to and adapting the plan as needs and experiences change.
This resource is designed for children and young people who would benefit from exploring their emotional experiences, understanding overwhelm and developing a personal plan for difficult moments.
It is particularly suitable for:
Children and young people who may find it difficult to recognise, understand or communicate overwhelming feelings.
Parents and carers who want to create opportunities for supportive conversations and shared understanding.
Supporting adults and professionals who wish to encourage emotional awareness and reflection, subject to the resource's usage permissions.
The child-led, adult-guided approach places the young person's experiences, preferences and voice at the centre, while recognising the important role of supportive relationships.
A 22-page downloadable PDF containing:
Accessible explanations and gentle guidance.
Practical activities and reflection exercises.
Checklists and communication prompts.
Space for writing, drawing and personal exploration.
A personalised plan for recognising and responding to overwhelming feelings.
Guidance for adults supporting children and young people.
Price: £4.95
Digital download: This is a digital PDF resource. No physical product will be supplied. Please save your downloaded file for future use.
Usage permissions: This resource may be used for personal learning and reflection, or directly by parents, carers and professionals supporting children and young people, including working through activities together.
Purchase does not permit reproduction, redistribution or sharing of copies with colleagues, groups or organisations. Wider use or distribution requires prior written permission from The Shift Space.
This resource is intended for education, reflection and supportive conversations. It does not replace professional assessment, therapeutic support or safeguarding procedures.
SEEN. HEARD. UNDERSTOOD. | Understanding & Reflection Series
Understanding overwhelm and creating a plan for difficult moments.
Sometimes feelings become so overwhelming that children and young people struggle to understand what they're experiencing, express what they need or recognise what might help.
When Feelings Feel Too Big is a practical, child-led, adult-guided resource designed to encourage emotional awareness, self-understanding and supported reflection.
Through accessible explanations, gentle activities and opportunities to write or draw, children and young people can explore how overwhelming feelings affect them, identify their preferences and develop a personal plan for difficult moments.
The young person leads the exploration, while a parent, carer or supporting adult offers guidance, reassurance and support when needed. There are no right or wrong answers, and activities can be explored at a pace that feels comfortable.
The resource recognises that children and young people shouldn't be expected to understand or manage overwhelming emotions independently.
How big feelings can affect the body, thoughts and responses.
STOP. PAUSE. NOTICE. — a gentle approach to recognising difficult moments.
Different things that might help when emotions become overwhelming.
Recognising what doesn't feel helpful and exploring personal preferences.
Ways to communicate feelings and ask for support.
Understanding helpful adult behaviour, personal boundaries and seeking support.
Identifying people to approach when help is needed.
Creating a personalised plan through guided reflection and practical activities.
Returning to and adapting the plan as needs and experiences change.
This resource is designed for children and young people who would benefit from exploring their emotional experiences, understanding overwhelm and developing a personal plan for difficult moments.
It is particularly suitable for:
Children and young people who may find it difficult to recognise, understand or communicate overwhelming feelings.
Parents and carers who want to create opportunities for supportive conversations and shared understanding.
Supporting adults and professionals who wish to encourage emotional awareness and reflection, subject to the resource's usage permissions.
The child-led, adult-guided approach places the young person's experiences, preferences and voice at the centre, while recognising the important role of supportive relationships.
A 22-page downloadable PDF containing:
Accessible explanations and gentle guidance.
Practical activities and reflection exercises.
Checklists and communication prompts.
Space for writing, drawing and personal exploration.
A personalised plan for recognising and responding to overwhelming feelings.
Guidance for adults supporting children and young people.
Price: £4.95
Digital download: This is a digital PDF resource. No physical product will be supplied. Please save your downloaded file for future use.
Usage permissions: This resource may be used for personal learning and reflection, or directly by parents, carers and professionals supporting children and young people, including working through activities together.
Purchase does not permit reproduction, redistribution or sharing of copies with colleagues, groups or organisations. Wider use or distribution requires prior written permission from The Shift Space.
This resource is intended for education, reflection and supportive conversations. It does not replace professional assessment, therapeutic support or safeguarding procedures.
