Pediatric Mental Health Blog
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Self-Perception in Childhood
Kids are often in positions where they can’t change their circumstances and this lack of control can lead to feelings of despair and negative self-perception. So how can we help them find ways to exercise self-efficacy within the confines of childhood? Connect them with their future self!
We have created two free, printable exercises to help kids think about their present situation, how they would like things to be different, and their aspirations for the future.
Infographics About Child Therapy
Our free printable infographics make complex concepts about emotional and behavioral health more accessible so that caregivers, clinicians, and educators are better able to understand and engage with the therapeutic process.
We aim to empower the community through user-friendly psycho-education, skill building, and practical application—because a deeper understanding of mental and behavioral health increases awareness, reduces stigma, and encourages early intervention.
Would You Rather…?
“Would you rather…?” questions encourage kids to consider and compare outcomes while learning to articulate personal preferences. The exploration of likes, dislikes, passions, and outcomes builds confidence and supports emotional development.
Read on for access to our free printable resources that promote meaningful conversation!
5 Scavenger Hunts for Kids
A good scavenger hunt inspires exploration of the environment while honing observation skills. Encourage movement, spark curiosity, and practice mindfulness with our FREE PRINTABLE SCAVENGER HUNTS.
Summer Counseling Activities
Summer is great time to engage with kids in fun, creative ways! Through play-based learning, art prompts, nature exploration, mindfulness exercises, and team-building games, kids can grow, connect, and thrive during summer break.
Check out our summer recommendations and free printable activities!
Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities
Our free printable therapeutic activities provide creative outlets for kids to explore their emotions, understand their behaviors, and develop essential coping skills.
Safety Planning with Kids
Suicidal ideation among children and adolescents is a growing concern and an uncomfortable reality, but awareness contributes to prevention.
Intense emotional pain is often dismissed in young people, but many face overwhelming stress, trauma, or challenges that can lead to unsafe thoughts or behaviors. Early recognition and open conversations are essential for risk reduction.
Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids
Emotional regulation is often equated with calmness, but that’s not the whole picture. Rather, emotional regulation is effective management of all emotions. Anger, sadness, frustration, jealousy, grief, excitement, shock, elation, fear are not generally “calm” emotions, but a person can experience them from a place of governance.
Read on to learn more, and explore our free printable resources!
Teaching Togetherness
Perspective-taking takes practice, but it is essential for helping kids develop empathy, emotional intelligence, and prosocial skills. The value of being able to decode the motives of others is the ability lead with compassion, resilience, and logical reasoning. Read on to learn more about perspective-taking through storytelling!
Navigating Childhood Friendships
Exploring a child’s interactions with peers can be a glimpse into their emotional well-being and social functioning. These early relationships are where children practice empathy, navigate conflict, and form a sense of identity outside the family unit.
Read on to learn more about helping kids to prepare for and manage social challenges!
How To: House Rules
By identifying house rules in terms of “dos” and “don’ts,” kids (and adults!) can benefit from clear boundaries and expectations. Read on to access our free printable PDF to outline household “dos” and “don’ts,” and use this tool to promote respect, cooperation, and accountability at home.
How To: Behavior Charts
By visually tracking progress on a sticker chart, we can help kids increase motivation, develop self-discipline, and reinforce positive habits. Read on to learn best practices for behavior charts!
Draw Your Day
This free printable art therapy activity highlights two main skills: routine conceptualization and emotional exploration. By preparing for and embracing the natural ebbs and flows of a day, kids can improve their adaptive functioning and lead more balanced lives.
Emotion Scales
An emotion scale is a therapeutic tool used to help individuals identify, communicate, and track their emotions. Learn more and print our FREE PDF emotion scales!
The Statue Game
Practicing mindful movement and skilled attention can help kids manage impulsive behaviors. Most kids struggle with some degree of impulsivity, but kids with ADHD may particularly benefit from games that exercise self-control.
Read on to learn how to play The Statue Game!
Art Therapy: Perfectionism
A perfectionist aims for the ideal version of a pursuit and has disproportionate feelings of disappointment if they fail to reach their goal. Perfectionism can have many roots, but it is generally tied to a person’s perception of their self-worth.
Read on to learn more about childhood perfectionism and try our simple art therapy activity!
Feeling & Behavior Patterns
A feeling or behavior pattern develops when a person has a reoccurring emotional and/or behavioral reaction to a cue. These patterns can be adaptive or maladaptive. Read on to learn how to interrupt maladaptive patterns and print our free PDF guide with talking points for kids!
Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents
Some teens struggle to manage the stress, anxiety, and depression that often accompany the pressures of academic achievement, social competency, family dynamics, and self-regard. Early intervention can prevent long-term mental health issues by helping adolescents develop a foundation for emotional well-being.
Read on for more information and free resources!
Anger Management for Kids
A significant part of anger management is understanding the roots of our anger. The examination of anger contributes to self-empathy and allows for the utilization of targeted coping skills. Read on for more information, recommended resources, and free printable worksheets!
How to Manage Jealousy
By encouraging open conversations about why jealousy happens, we can help children develop empathy for themselves and others. Practicing gratitude, focusing on personal strengths, and learning to celebrate the successes of others can turn jealousy into an opportunity for growth.
Read on for a free printable worksheet about jealousy!