EMOTION
SENSATIONS
MESSAGE
Anger
Muscle tension
Flushed face
Clenched jaw/throbbing temples
Clenched fists
Elevated or loud tone of voice or speech
Boundary violation or unmet need
Sadness
Heaviness or low energy
Drooped shoulders
Difficulty smiling
Lump in the throat
Ache in the chest or stomach
Flat or whiny tone or speech
Loss
Fear
Increased heart rate
Shakiness
“Butterflies”or a “pit” feeling in the stomach
Quickened/shortened breath
Sweating (hands, armpits)
Quickened speech and dry mouth
Threat to safety
Joy/Happiness
Light and expansive energy
Warmth throughout the body
Smiling or laughing
Upbeat tone/speech
Interest, pleasure, or well-being
Disgust
Clenched or sickened stomach (possible gagging)
Wrinkled nose or covered nose
Averted eyes/body language
Aversion to something offensive (physically, emotionally, or morally)
Surprise
Increased heart rate and overall energy
Hyper-alert attention/visual scanning
