Fear

emotions
Written By Marisa Meldonian

[Definition/Overview - insert text]

Behaviors to be Aware of:

  • [clinical guidance from MGH]

Physiology: What’s going on in your brain?

[insert text/clinical guidance]

Resources/Start a Conversation

Below are some resources and videos or activities to share with students to help start a conversation around this emotion, based on age group.

Elementary School

  • Piper (Pixar)

    Message: Overcoming personal fears

  • Day & Night (Pixar - animated short film)
    Message: Friendship with others not like you can offer a different perspective of the world, and you may find you're better together

  • James Gandolfini Talks About Feeling Scared (Sesame Street)

    Message: People are afraid of all kinds of things, but we can overcome our fears and be brave with help from friends.

  • Elmo and Grover Sing About Being Afraid! (Sesame Street)

    Message: Lots of people feel afraid, you're not the only one. Being afraid can make you feel all kinds of things, but it will pass.

  • Inside Out (Pixar)
    Message: It's normal to have many mixed and conflicting emotions

Middle School

  • Inside Out (Pixar)
    Message: It's normal to have many mixed and conflicting emotions

High School

  • Inside Out (Pixar)
    Message: It's normal to have many mixed and conflicting emotions

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