🧩 Parts & Emotions Identification

This questionnaire helps assess how a client identifies and interacts with their internal parts and emotions. It is designed with neurodivergent-friendly options, incorporating sensory, structured, and alternative ways of self-awareness.

Section 1: General Awareness of Internal Experience

1. When you feel something strongly, how do you usually recognize it?
   • ☐ A physical sensation in my body (e.g., tightness, warmth, pressure)
   • ☐ A specific thought or phrase in my mind
   • ☐ A mental image, color, or shape
   • ☐ A shift in my energy levels or focus
   • ☐ I don’t always notice my feelings until someone points them out
   • ☐ Other: __________
2. Do you experience different “versions” of yourself depending on the situation?
   • ☐ Yes, I feel like I have different modes or personas
   • ☐ Sometimes, but I don’t always notice it until later
   • ☐ No, I feel mostly the same in all situations
   • ☐ I’m not sure
3. When you feel overwhelmed, what happens first?
   • ☐ My body reacts (e.g., stomach aches, headaches, tension)
   • ☐ My mind races with thoughts
   • ☐ I shut down or go numb
   • ☐ I start engaging in repetitive behaviors (e.g., stimming, zoning out)
   • ☐ Other: __________

Section 2: Identifying Emotions & Parts

1. How do you usually label your emotions?
   • ☐ I can easily name emotions when I feel them
   • ☐ I can describe how I feel but struggle to find the right word
   • ☐ I use colors, images, or metaphors instead of words
   • ☐ I recognize emotions in others better than in myself
   • ☐ I struggle to identify emotions in general
2. Do you feel like different parts of you have different wants, needs, or roles?
   • ☐ Yes, I can clearly recognize different parts of me
   • ☐ Sometimes, but they feel blurry or hard to define
   • ☐ No, I feel like just one whole person
   • ☐ I’m not sure
3. If you had to describe how you feel right now, which method would you choose?
   • ☐ A word or phrase: __________
   • ☐ A color: __________
   • ☐ A song or sound: __________
   • ☐ A shape or symbol: __________
   • ☐ A fictional character or meme: __________

Section 3: Relationship with Parts & Emotions

1. When you notice a strong emotion or part of you showing up, what do you tend to do?
   • ☐ Try to push it away or ignore it
   • ☐ Distract myself with a task or interest
   • ☐ Try to understand why it’s there
   • ☐ Let it take over and react based on it
   • ☐ Other: __________
2. Do you have any parts that frequently show up in your life? (Check all that apply)
   • ☐ A perfectionist part that pushes me to succeed
   • ☐ A self-critical part that judges me
   • ☐ A protective part that helps me avoid pain
   • ☐ An overwhelmed part that shuts things down
   • ☐ A playful or creative part
   • ☐ Other: __________
3. How do you feel about interacting with your parts or emotions?
   • ☐ Comfortable and curious
   • ☐ Cautious but open to exploring
   • ☐ Confused and unsure where to start
   • ☐ Overwhelmed and avoidant

Section 4: Sensory & Alternative Awareness

1. How do you best process feelings or experiences?

• ☐ Through writing or journaling
• ☐ Through drawing, art, or visuals
• ☐ By talking about them with someone
• ☐ By moving my body (e.g., walking, stimming, dancing)
• ☐ I struggle to process them at all

1. If a strong feeling or part showed up right now, what would help you understand it better?

• ☐ Giving it a name or personality
• ☐ Finding a sensory representation (e.g., texture, temperature, movement)
• ☐ Comparing it to a character, animal, or object
• ☐ Writing or drawing about it
• ☐ Letting it express itself through movement or sound

Reflection & Next Steps

1. Is there anything else you’d like to share about how you experience your emotions or different parts of yourself?

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💡 Next Steps:

If you avoid emotions or parts, exploring them gently in a structured way may feel safer.

If many answers feel unclear, starting with body sensations or external representations (e.g., objects, colors, or movement) might help.

If you already recognize your parts but struggle to interact with them, focusing on relationship-building with those parts may be useful.