The Body Sensations Wheel
Our bodies often feel emotions before we even realize that we have them. We feel emotions in our heads, throats, stomachs, limbs, and every place in between. This can be particularly overwhelming when it feels like these sensations are happening for no apparent reason. Using The Body Sensations Wheel is a great way to start making sense of these sneakier feelings.
The Body Sensations Wheel is designed to help you connect your physical sensations with the underlying emotions you might not realize you’re feeling. Its design mirrors its sister tool, The Feelings Wheel, by offering a linear path that can help you narrow down broad concepts into simple, easy pieces. Printed on a heavy-duty laminate, it lasts even while your emotions wax and wane.
The Body Sensations Wheel is perfect to use in therapy and on the go, for whenever you need a quick check-in with yourself!
How it Works
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Be sure to reflect on your identified emotion and take note of patterns you notice, as well as considering if any coping skills are needed. Remember that everyone experiences emotions differently, so feel free to utilize the wheel as a starting point and diverge from the options provided.
Journal Prompt #1
If your body could talk, what would it say?
Journal Prompt #2
When do I struggle to attend to my body’s needs?
