Daytona Raine age 20
Helped create the Feeling Blocks at age 6
This communication tool disguised as a toy exposed
me to an emotional vocabulary at an early age.
As I matured, sharing my feelings was not painful,
it was more like second nature. Now as a young woman,
I am confident in the ways I express myself…through
words, singing, dancing, art, whatever it may be,
I am comfortable and at peace with myself thanks
to the Feeling Blocks.
Delaney Cole age 18
Helped create the feeling Blocks at age 4
The feeling blocks is a tool used to communicate feelings. Regardless if there is a huge dilemma or a minor issue, the feeling blocks will be useful. I think that for most people, sharing feelings is rather uncomfortable and painful. This was true for me as a child, having said that, I did not even talk until the age of three. Having feelings on a block in front of me, I was able to easily identify my emotions, without feeling struggle or discomfort. It is quite challenging to arbitrarily come up with your own words to express your feelings, therefore the feeling blocks make communicating easier and healthier. Even now, after several years of dealing with my own teenage dramas, I still always go back to the image of a feeling block in my head. It helps me understand my own feelings as well as the feelings of others.
Amy Rose Reeves age 20
Started using Feeling Blocks at age 7
I can honestly say that by being introduced to and interacting with the Feeling Blocks from the age of 7 years old has shaped and enriched the person I am today as a 20 year old woman. Firstly, the Feeling Blocks provided me with the awareness and understanding of feelings. Feelings are often times ignored or misunderstood which undoubtedly can be explained by one’s lack of communication of these feelings.
Simply, the Feeling Blocks addresses this issue. As the shy young girl I was, the thought of communicating my feelings, whether they be considered positive or negative feelings terrified me. When the Feeling Blocks were pulled out and put into use, I literally used to run and cry. Yet after being continually exposed to the Feeling Blocks and using them and watching others use them, this fear of confronting my feelings disappeared. I have gained such valuable communication skills, which not only have helped me through family relationships, friendships, work relationships, but also a personal relationship with myself too. Just one more thought to illustrate how the Feeling Blocks work… the Feeling Blocks visually and emotionally provide a sense of comfort and accomplishment as often times you can see the dark, negative colored feelings transform into warm, positive colored feelings.
Dara Fineman age 21
Started
using Feeling Blocks at age 7
Growing up with the feeling blocks has enabled me to accomplish tasks in multiple jobs, in meaningful and much more efficient ways. As a Resident Advisor in my college, I had to learn mediation, a skill I already possessed through years of feeling block training, which enabled me to help people more effectively.
Without the feeling blocks I would not be who I am today. I have learned to voice my feelings, stick up for myself without putting others down, mediate real life situations and work my way up in my various workplaces by showing respect and an understanding of others feelings. The feeling blocks changed my life for the better and I hope someday that feeling blocks are in every home, school and business. I could not recommend them fast enough.
Carrie Schat
As a mother and a teacher, I have been able to experience the benefits of the Feeling Blocks at home and work. The Feeling Blocks are a useful tool in helping children learn to identify feelings and how to express them using I messages. A critical aspect of growing up is being able to take ownership of your feelings and articulate to them in a constructive manner. Again, the Feeling Blocks are an excellent way to teach these essential life skills.
Laura Rae Fineman
Fineman Communications
I believe that using the “Feeling Blocks” helped my daughter not only learn to identify her feelings but to communicate those feelings to others. She has a greater self awareness and confidence. Using the “Feeling Blocks” also strengthened our relationship. |
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