Mad, Sad, Glad, Scared

Mad, Sad, Glad, Scared: Applied Methods
Materials
Large sheet of paper divided into 4 equal sections or 4 separate 8 1/2 X 11 sheets of paperMarkers, crayons, colored pencils (or other drawing materials of choice)
Procedures
1. Each piece of paper represents one emotion. 2. Represent each emotion with line, form, and color. (non- AT may equate with "scribble")3. Look at all four drawings. Note similarities and differences.
Rationale
This exercise is typically used at the beginning of a therapeutic relationship with a client but may be useful as a re-evaluation. The goal is for the client to express emotion and may offer the opportunity for both the therapist, and the client to gain insight into the value client assigns to his/her emotions. Therapist may also guide client toward a more positive relationship with his/her emotions.
Adaptations
Draw or write a thank you letter to a certain emotion. Focus on most powerful emotion and redraw/ reconstruct it how you want it to look. Chart emotions over course of week, or from week to week.