Get the Free Feel Wheel Exercise to identify feelings clearly and pick a coping step

A visual feelings chart with simple prompts to notice cues, name emotions, and plan a response for parents and educators

The Feel Wheel Exercise

What's Included?

  • Two-page PDF with a printable Feel Wheel and a short how-to overview
  • Step-by-step prompts to spot visible cues, reflect on inner feelings, and set one to two goals
  • Guided role-play to name emotions, notice patterns or triggers, and pick a coping strategy
  • Emotion vocabulary organized by categories on the wheel for quick labeling

What Can You Do With the Free Feel Wheel Exercise?

Name Feelings With More Accuracy

with cues, examples, and a clear chart

Notice Triggers And Body Signals

by noting what shows and what stays

Pick A Realistic Next Step

so you can plan resets and choose help

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The Feel Wheel Exercise

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FAQs

Is the Feel Wheel printable?

Yes. It is a two-page PDF you can print and reuse.

Does this include a full list of coping strategies?

No. It guides you to choose a coping step that fits after naming the feeling.

How should I use this with a teen or student?

Start with visible cues, explore what is below the surface, set one to two goals, then role-play naming and responding.

Can adults use this on their own?

Yes. Adults can use the prompts to increase awareness and plan responses.

Does it support building emotion vocabulary?

Yes. The wheel organizes many emotions into clear categories for faster labeling.

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Who Created This Resource

We build simple, low-friction executive function tools shaped by lived neurodivergent experience and professional training, so you get clear steps that fit real life.

CHRIS HANSON  //  Founder of Life Skills Advocate

Hi, I’m Chris. I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Seattle area in 2008. I am a neurodivergent adult and a former special education teacher. In 2019 I started Life Skills Advocate to create the kind of practical support I wished I had in high school and early adulthood.

I have about eight years of classroom experience and more than twenty years of lived experience with ADHD and anxiety. My work focuses on simple systems that reduce overwhelm at school, work, and home. I care about clear steps, realistic follow through, and tools that fit real life.

Outside of work I enjoy time with my wife and son, gardening, and racquetball. I am grateful for the community that uses our resources and shares feedback so we can keep improving together.

Chris 

AMY SIPPL  //  Content Specialist

Hi, I’m Amy, a Minnesota-based content specialist at Life Skills Advocate and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I support families, educators, and adults with resources that make learning and daily routines easier.

I hold a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University and undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota. For over a decade I have worked with neurodivergent children, teens, and adults in home, school, and clinic settings.

My writing centers on practical strategies that respect autonomy and reduce overwhelm. I aim for clear explanations, doable next steps, and tools that help people use their strengths in everyday life.

Amy

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