Module I: Validating Feelings and Normalizing Reactions

Objectives
• Identify feelings/reactions related to the pandemic/any form of disaster
• Accept that all feelings and reactions are normal and valid

ACTIVITY: Graphing Feelings

Procedures:
Using the sheet of paper, can you create a graph or a pie chart of feelings/emotions that you
have or may have had during all the crisis situations that you experienced?

Here is an example: On the x-axis, write down each of the feelings/emotions. On the y-axis,
write the numbers 25, 50, 75 and 100 to represent the percentage of time that you were feeling
that way. Rate each emotion/feeling based on how much or how often you would feel that way
over the past few months/weeks/days.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
ANALYSIS:
1. What did you notice about your reactions to the different situations? Are these normal
reactions to everything that you experienced?

ABSTRACTION:
Read: “When Terrible Things Happen” from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
(NCTSN).
APPLICATION
1. How can you apply this learning to your life especially because the pandemic is not yet
over?