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I guess I'm a beaver.

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I'm part beaver too! If you write down your answers and then tally up the a's, b's, c's, d's and e's, you can find a more nuanced multi-animal profile (a = beaver, b = bear, c = chameleon, d = deer, e = choose your animal.

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Bear would certainly feature. But I’m wondering about positive relationships with feelings. These all imply struggle.

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Yes! That's what kids relate to (or they choose "other"). In addition to the "feelings habit animals," I also have "resilience habit animals" that teach skillful ways to respond to feelings. First, I help kids recognize and befriend the common feelings habits (Bear, Beaver, Deer, and Chameleon). Then they meet Spots, Buddy, Snuggles and Doodles who help them practice helpful skills (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o48zevqGxUc).

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