feature art Emotion Sensation Wheel: A new kind of feeling wheel. A therapist-designed resource designed to help make connections between our brains and bodies. Unlike a traditional feelings wheel (first published in 1982 by Gloria
CBT is amazing and evidence-based...but there's so much more to it than just challenging and changing thoughts! Here are 5 CBT interventions for kids that don't involve metacognition
CBT activities are the perfect for school counselors looking for effective and reusable materials for individual counseling with kids.
Inside Out is a great movie to help kids learn about their emotions! Here are my Inside Out Discussion Questions to help kids further process the story and their own feelings!
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to counselors searching for free games and tools for virtual counseling sessions. Although the pandemic has led to many challenges, one positive aspect is that counselors have been expanding their skillsets as they learn to navigate the virtual counseling world. Whether you are a school counselor meeting with children through
This rainbow exercise is a deep breathing exercise for kids that can be used as a mindfulness activity, coping tool, or meditation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to counselors searching for free games and tools for virtual counseling sessions. Although the pandemic has led to many challenges, one positive aspect is that counselors have been expanding their skillsets as they learn to navigate the virtual counseling world. Whether you are a school counselor meeting with children through
Helping kids with poor emotional regulation or anger management is tough! Here are some counseling ideas and activities to help support them.
Strategies for defiant behavior that support positive behavior, develop teacher-student relationships, and minimize escalating situations.
Resilience is one of my favorite topics to teach and one of my favorite small groups to run. I always include goal setting, identifying problems, coping skills, healthy habits, and positive relationships as components to being resilient. Here are 6 tools for teaching resilience that help bring those components and your resiliency lessons to life.
As child anxiety therapists in St. Louis , we know how important it is to make therapy fun. Kids and teens with anxiety, or anxiety-driven anger, need to feel comfortable in the therapy setting. We want them to feel heard, understood, and respected - and, even more importantly, we want them to en
14 cognitive behavioral therapy activities for kids to help little ones recognize their negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones.
Want to teach kids about resilience? Try these hands-on activities in your classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling sessions!
This friendship wheel art project for kids is a great way for kids to get to know each other and learn about each other interests.
Calm down tools kids can use anywhere when they feel upset. Help kids manage their emotions with a set of calm down tools.
Explore creative coping skills through craft activities. Discover the benefits of coping skills craft activities in this informative blog post.
After a long, hot, and buggy summer here in Nashville, we welcome the fall season with open arms!
Help kids acheive goals and overcome obstacles with these fun, engaging goal setting games.
We all need strategies to cope with stress and tough emotions. This is especially true for children and teens who are still growing and learning. Specifically, I've put this list of calm-down tools together to act as a "toolbox" of supports for educators and parents looking for new ideas. They go b
Learn effective counseling termination activities with children. Explore 23 interventions to say goodbye, reflect on progress, and plan for success.
Help kids manage worry with these 10 grounding techniques! Students can use these strategies any time anywhere to cope with worry.
If you are wondering how to help your child overcome fear, here is a 4 step process to help them manage and overcome feelings of worry and fear.
Help students reflect on their choices and their consequences through one of these 5 engaging activities for elementary students.
Learn how to teach children self-control the right way with this collection of fun yet powerful self-regulation strategies and activities for kids!
Worry Group Art Activity: Help your students in worry group personify their worries by making a worry monster with watercolors and deep breathing!
two fun games to use in classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling to teach and practice self control strategies -Counselor Keri
Teach children about emotions with activities to identify, express, and manage their feelings appropriately in school with these tips!
Self-Esteem Games for Kids: Explore 30 fun games to assist your kid or student build their confidence while having a great time.
This free, printable Inside Out game is kind of like “Truth or Dare?” but with a Disney twist! Each member of the family will get to know each other from the inside out before it is over.
20 Fun Conflict Resolution Activities for Kids / Worksheets, activities and games that explore conflict resolution strategies
Download and print from just £1.99! We know that positive experiences in childhood help to build healthy brains, but everyday, children across the world experience life-altering traumatic events. What can we do to support them? Take a look inside our new Trauma-Informed Workbook for children age 5-12 and see how this could help a child […]
