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
When children arrive home from school, they are often asked some version of ‘the’ question: “What did you do in school today?” A few years ago we wrote about strategies families can use to help fac…
Attachment, Developmental Trauma and ACEs What is Attachment? Attachment refers to the emotional bond that we share with others. It “may be defined as an affectional tie that one person or animal forms between himself and another specific one – a tie that binds them together in space and endures over time” (p. 50, Ainsworth…
An informative blog and resource site all about Applied Behavior Analysis, from the perspective of a BCBA
Classroom modifications to help students with fidgeting, attention and focus issues.
Let’s start with defining trauma. How do you define trauma? Do you define it by circumstances or by effects? I asked a group of people to define trauma and got
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One hundred ways listed below.
Great links from around the web and ideas I've picked up along the way from awesome therapists who know their stuff! Check out my various Therapeutic Interventions boards on Pinterest: pinterest.com/carlycollins/
Looking for 3rd grade anchor charts? We put together some of our favorites to use in your third grade classroom this year!
Attachment, Developmental Trauma and ACEs What is Attachment? Attachment refers to the emotional bond that we share with others. It “may be defined as an affectional tie that one person or animal forms between himself and another specific one – a tie that binds them together in space and endures over time” (p. 50, Ainsworth…
This is a list of 15 online stories to explore social skills and character development. There are also several songs to sing (Howard Wigglebottom)
What Are Stimulus Prompts? Stimulus prompts are any type of prompt in which we change the materials in a way to help the learner give the correct response. Any time we change the way the
Infographics We invite you to download these infographics. If you would like to buy the bookmarks or poster-sized versions of these infographics please fill out a request form. "I love the posters I ordered. I put two in my office and 2 out in the waiting room of the Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Clinic at
Here’s a little comic I made to explain consent to children (and their grown-ups). Some kids like hugs and kisses; others don’t, and it’s perfectly fine. Teachers and parents, feel free to print it for personal or school use (no commercial use, please). […]
I-statements (I-messages): Examples and fun worksheets to help your family develop an assertive communication style and improve conflict resolution
This new social-emotional learning (SEL) resource helps grow self awareness and empathy for others by visualizing connections between feelings and the behaviors those feelings often prompt.
While each individual’s path of healing is unique, this “healing flame” is a visual representation of factors that contribute to healing for youth who have experienced abuse. It has been adapted fr…
November dates to note: November Nov. 6 Daylight Savings Time Ends - "Fall Back" Nov. 7 2nd Grade ~ OKCFD Smokehouse visit @1:00 pm Nov....
I had a rough night. I’m never sure what triggers these, aside from the obvious… but most days I can get through hiding much of what I’m feeling from the world. This ” bomb cyclon…
⭐️ I know we all struggle with teaching adults how to foster independence in our students with autism and special ed. This blog post and infographic can help get everyone get on the same page.
Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
Anger is probably the #1 issue the kids I work with deal with. In this post you will find many great links, worksheets, and resources for addressing anger in children of all ages. One of my favorit…
Use this list of free resources to use as social emotional learning activities to help you work with kids and young adults. As a special educator for 10 years, I can say without a doubt that we need more social emotional learning supports for kids and young adults. Some of my best days in the classr
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
A list of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, CBT interventions & more.
