Big & Tricky Feelings, Secret Missions: Inside the CBT Workbook Helping Kids Decode Emotions
- naumitarishi
- Jul 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 22
By Naumita Rishi, CBT Therapist | Author | Thought Collaborator
Some days, being a child can feel like being inside a storm.
Tears, tantrums, tummy aches, big feelings often show up unannounced.
As a CBT therapist and author, I’ve worked closely with parents who want to support their children but feel lost in the emotional overwhelm. They wonder:
Why is my child overreacting?
How do I teach them emotional control without making it feel like a lecture?
Is there a way to make therapy tools child-friendly?
This is exactly what led to the creation of “Feeling Decoder: An Agent in Training Workbook.”
The Problem: Big & Tricky Emotions, Little Tools
Many kids feel deeply. But don’t yet have the words or skills to explain what’s going on inside.
Traditional approaches often rely on adult instructions:
“Use your words.”
“Calm down.”
“Don’t be angry.”
But what if children had their own language, a secret code to understand and manage emotions?
That’s where the Agent Training concept comes in.
Meet the Agent-in-Training
In this workbook, your child is not just a learner. They’re a secret agent- on a mission to decode emotions, uncover hidden thoughts, and respond wisely.
Their journey begins with:
A personal Agent ID
A visual map of their emotional training path
A Secret Oath that encourages them to listen to their thoughts and feelings rather than fight them
From there, the missions unfold: Decode Big Feelings like anger, sadness, fear, and excitement. Crack the case of Tricky Feelings like jealousy, embarrassment, guilt, or grief. Complete activities based on real CBT tools:
Identifying thoughts, feelings, and actions
Why CBT, and why now?
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is one of the most evidence-based approaches to emotional regulation. But let’s be honest, it isn’t exactly child-friendly in its textbook form.
That’s why this workbook translates CBT into:
Playful missions
Story-based activities
Agent-themed reflection tools
No lectures. No boring worksheets. Just feel-it-to-heal-it tools disguised as secret training.
Inside the Workbook
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:
Agent Prep Check – Get ready to enter the field
Agent Training Levels – Learn to decode both big and tricky feelings
Missions 001 & 002 – Put your emotional skills into action
Thought Recorder – Spot tricky thoughts and swap them for helpful ones
Agent Certificate – Celebrate with a mission completion badge
Ready to begin the mission?
Click below to visit the workbook landing page and download feww sample:
Whether you're a parent, teacher, or therapist—this workbook brings emotional intelligence to life with tools that are simple, structured, and actually fun.
Because decoding feelings shouldn't feel like work.It should feel like a mission.
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