Check out this comprehensive and actionable list of 50 ways to build self-esteem for kids and teens. Includes free self-esteem posters, too!
Grief is so hard to deal with and due to the COVID-19 pandemic our worldwide community is going to be dealing with a lot of grief and loss. What is going to be especially hard is that some of our normal rituals around grief (wakes and funerals) are also going to be disrupted due to social distancing, so people may experience more difficulties without having expected closure rituals. My intention in this blog post is to compile resources you could use with your children to help them cope with gr
12 interactive and fun games to teach self-control and build self-regulation skills for kids and teens. Strong skills for self-control are the foundation for success in and outside of the classroom.
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
If you are a parent who doesn’t know how to help your teen with anxiety this post is for you! I discuss the signs of anxiety in teens, techniques in helping teens with anxiety, and different teen anxiety treatments.
Validation is a DBT skill that has a soothing impact and reduces emotional distress. Conversely, invalidation leads to problematic behaviors and interpersonal conflicts. When we invalidate, we dismiss or disregard our own experiences and those of others, and one of the ways to break the cycle is to recognize when we’re putting ourselves and others down. The DBT Validation Worksheet is designed to help clients practice validation in their daily experiences. Clients are to read each action and phrase carefully, and then determine if it is a form of validation or invalidation. They need to place a checkmark in the appropriate box to indicate their assessment. Using this worksheet helps kids and teens become more aware of how their words and actions affect others, which can lead to healthier communication and relationships. Parents may also practice answering this sheet with their child to improve family interactions. This worksheet pairs well with several other validation handouts and worksheets in our store, including our DBT Validation Basics and DBT Validation Skills handouts. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Kuo, J. R., Fitzpatrick, S., Ip, J., & Uliaszek, A. A. (2022). The who and what of validation: an experimental examination of validation and invalidation of specific emotions and the moderating effect of emotion dysregulation. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40479-022-00185-x Rathus, J. H., Campbell, B., Miller, A. L., & Smith, H. (2015). Treatment Acceptability Study of Walking The Middle Path, a New DBT Skills Module for Adolescents and their Families. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 69(2), 163–178. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2015.69.2.163
Teen Self-Esteem Activities: Explore helpful activities and ideas to help teenagers build their confidence and self-esteem.
Making paper chains in counseling is a great way to talk to students connections. It could be the connections between their actions and consequences or the connections between friends. These hands-on activities can help abstract concepts become more concrete. Perfect for individual counseling or small group counseling at the elementary and middle school level.
two fun games to use in classroom guidance lessons or small group counseling to teach and practice self control strategies -Counselor Keri
This is an 8-week Grief Group designed to help students learn about the common elements of grief and recognize that pain and grief are a healthy response to loss. There is no specific timetable or resolution for "fixing" it. Students will explore their own grief experiences in relation to shock &a...
Annalise John, LCSW and private practice owner shares a shopping list for creating a therapy office that is perfect for teens
Create a grounding technique book with these printable grounding cards! Perfect for anyone to use, especially teens. Counseling resource with mindfulness techniques.
A Weekly Check-in prompt for Teens & Adults! Do you find it hard to start journaling? Do you need help with prompts? These are simple and to the point prompt sheets. What are your dreams and how do you get there? *This is a digitally downloaded product. There are two PDFs included in this digital download.
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
Let's talk about disrespectful behaviors in the classroom. The child who talks back. The student using their cell phone, even after being told to put it away. The kid who refuses to do their work, and even loudly tells you, "no!" when you try to politely give some encouragement. The student who joke
Learn effective counseling termination activities with children. Explore 23 interventions to say goodbye, reflect on progress, and plan for success.
These riddles for teens with answers are so fun to play. You might just out wit your teen and stump them on a few of the answers.
Let’s face it, kids are used to having worksheets and templates and preprinted note pages, but sometimes I don't have time to gather those fancy materials. In my office, I always have plain copy paper and it is an integral part of my counseling program. Here are 5 school counseling activities where I turn
Access 15 of the best printable self-esteem worksheets for teens and adults to boost your confidence and practice self love.
Teaching empathy is important. In the simplest of terms, empathy is the ability to notice, understand, and share the emotions of others. It is a critical social skill for all people to have. In many ways, empathy is the social skill that paves the way for all other social skills. It helps us to take
Learn effective counseling termination activities with children. Explore 23 interventions to say goodbye, reflect on progress, and plan for success.
When a person feels that they are being blamed—whether rightly or wrongly—it’s common that they respond with defensiveness. “I” statements are...
Urge surfing is a mindfulness skill that refers to managing unwanted urges or behaviors like emotional outbursts, aggression, or addictive urges. Instead of trying to suppress or give in to the urge, individuals are encouraged to practice acceptance or “riding out the waves of urges” on an imaginary surfboard. The DBT Urge Surfing Technique Handout explains what urge surfing is and guides clients on adopting a non-judgmental stance towards the urge in four steps. It illustrates a wave, along with different stages of the urge, such as the trigger, rise, peak, and fall. Using this handout helps kids and teens learn to manage unwanted urges and emotions, and reduce impulsive behavior, which leads to better self-control. When they feel an urge coming, they can pause and focus on breathing exercises. Our 3-page Urge Surfing Worksheets are a helpful supplement to this handout for those looking to apply and reflect upon the urge surfing technique. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. Resources: Bowen, S., & Marlatt, A. (2009). Surfing the urge: Brief mindfulness-based intervention for college student smokers. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 23(4), 666–671. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0017127 Singh, N. N., Lancioni, G. E., Karazsia, B. T., Myers, R. E., Kim, E., Chan, J., Jackman, M. M., McPherson, C. L., & Janson, M. (2019). Surfing the Urge: An informal mindfulness practice for the self-management of aggression by adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 12, 170–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2018.10.003
