📖Social story
When I feel disappointed
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Sometimes I feel disappointed.
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My body might feel different when this happens.
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That's okay — all feelings are okay.
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I can take a slow breath and ask for help.
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The feeling will get smaller. I am safe.
← All feelings
😞
Disappointed
When something didn't turn out
💭What this feeling is
Disappointed is the sinking feeling when we hoped for one thing and got another.
🧍Body sensations
- 👉Slumped shoulders
- 👉Heavy heart
- 👉Quiet voice
- 👉Sighing
🎯Common triggers
Plans cancelledLosing a gameNot getting a turnSurprises that aren't fun
🌱Healthy coping strategies
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Let it land
It's okay to be sad for a little while.
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Find a Plan B
Pick a different fun thing to do.
3
Talk it through
Tell someone what you were hoping for.
🎲Interactive activities
📺Videos
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Understanding Disappointed
GoNoodle
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Calm down with Disappointed
Cosmic Kids
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Disappointed song
Sesame Street
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📚Books
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The Color Monster
by Anna Llenas
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In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
by Jo Witek
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Today I Feel Silly
by Jamie Lee Curtis
📝Printable worksheets
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