Easy Print, Climate Emotions Check-In, Reflective Mental Health Tool, Teens & YA

Climate Emotions Check-In | Reflective Mental Health Tool for Teens & Young Adults

Support young people in navigating the complex emotions that can come with learning about climate change and the future of our planet. The Climate Emotions Check-In is a gentle, strengths-based reflection tool designed to help teens and young adults name, process, and manage climate-related thoughts and feelings in a safe, affirming way.

This printable worksheet encourages emotional awareness, resilience, and hope. It helps students move from anxiety to action—without pressure—by identifying what helps them feel grounded and who they can turn to for support.

Perfect for:

• Classroom SEL & health lessons
• Youth mental health support
• Environmental education and action groups
• Counsellors, therapists, and whānau

What’s Included:

✅ A4 printable worksheet
✅ 5 reflective prompts with relatable examples
✅ Encourages both emotional expression and practical action
✅ Ideal for group or individual use
✅ Designed with an affirming, trauma-informed approach

Use it to help students and clients:

• Explore climate-related thoughts and feelings
• Identify strategies that support wellbeing and agency
• Build emotional literacy and resilience
• Connect with trusted people and support networks

Created by Diverse Minds Learning NZ, this culturally inclusive resource is intended for therapeutic, educational, and youth-focused spaces across all regions.