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Printable parent worksheet for emotional preparation with reflection questions, symptom checklist, and DBT skills for race conversations.
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Before the Conversation: Emotionally Preparing to Talk with Your Child About Race

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This printable worksheet helps parents prepare emotionally for conversations with their children about race and racism. It includes reflection questions on personal experiences with racism and colorism, a body-scan exercise to identify emotional and physical reactions, and DBT-based skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Useful for parents raising multiracial children or anyone seeking to manage their own emotions during sensitive discussions.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
Adult Education
Updated May 2026

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