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Fact or Opinion?
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Fact or Opinion?

Our self-perception can shape how we examine our thoughts. For example, a child with a positive self-perception may get a low grade on a spelling test and think, “I didn’t do well, I’ll study more next time.” While a child with a negative self-perception may think, “I didn’t do well, I’m stupid.”

When helping kids examine their thoughts, it is important for them to sort fact from opinion. Are you stupid or were you underprepared?

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Kids Books and Resources About Anger
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Kids Books and Resources About Anger

We’ve collected 5 children’s books and 5 free resources that guide kids through the process of identifying, expressing, and coping with angry feelings in constructive ways. Through storytelling, we can validate the experience of anger while providing supportive navigation.

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Creative Activities for Counseling Kids
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Creative Activities for Counseling Kids

A creative outlet can be a powerful coping tool. Read on to explore our free resources for art therapy, creative writing, and sensory activities.

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Infographics About Child Therapy
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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.

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Would You Rather…?
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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!

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Summer Counseling Activities
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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!

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Safety Planning with Kids
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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.

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Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids
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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!

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Navigating Childhood Friendships
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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!

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Draw Your Day
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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.

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The Statue Game
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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!

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Art Therapy: Perfectionism
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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!

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Feeling & Behavior Patterns
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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!

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Anger Management for Kids
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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!

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How to Manage Jealousy
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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!

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8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids
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8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids

Mindfulness practice offers a guided pathway for children to develop a sense of calm, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Our collection of free printable PDF mindfulness worksheets provides a variety of engaging activities designed to help kids explore presence of mind, manage stress, and cultivate emotional well-being.

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