Emerson the Embodied Elephant – Emotion Miniature Set
Meet Emerson the Embodied Elephant, thoughtfully created by Carmen Jimenez-Pride, LCSW, RPT-S™, ICST-P, as part of her beloved Play Therapy with Carmen line. Emerson was intentionally designed to support children—and the therapists who walk alongside them—in exploring emotions, self-awareness, and embodiment through playful connection, visual cues, and felt experience.
This expressive set includes six acrylic Emerson miniatures, each depicting a distinct emotional state. From joy and confidence to frustration, uncertainty, and calm, Emerson offers a gentle reminder that all feelings are welcome and that emotional expression is a vital part of the healing process. By externalizing emotions in a tangible, approachable way, these figures help children recognize what they are feeling, give language to internal experiences, and practice noticing emotions in their bodies.
Emerson is especially powerful for embodiment work, emotion identification, and co-regulation. Children may choose the figure that “matches how my body feels,” place multiple Emersons to show mixed emotions, or use them as stand-ins during storytelling and sandtray scenes. Therapists often find Emerson helpful for normalizing big feelings, reducing shame, and opening conversations that might otherwise feel overwhelming.
Perfect for sandtray therapy, playrooms, classrooms, and therapist offices, Emerson supports a wide range of ages and developmental levels. The approachable design and clear emotional expressions make this set an affirming tool for building emotional literacy, self-compassion, and connection through play.
Details:
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Set includes 6 acrylic Emerson figures, each representing a unique emotion
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Sturdy, full-color acrylic with clear bases for easy display or sandtray use
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Created by Carmen Jimenez-Pride as part of the Play Therapy with Carmen collection
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Ideal for emotion identification, embodiment work, expressive play, and therapeutic conversation
A meaningful addition to any therapeutic space, Emerson the Embodied Elephant invites curiosity, compassion, and the understanding that every emotion deserves to be seen, named, and honored.
