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Five Kinds of Therapeutic Play
Play Therapy, Parents, Play Based Learning, Emotional Regulation, Sensory Processing Disorders, School Counselors Katherine Milani Play Therapy, Parents, Play Based Learning, Emotional Regulation, Sensory Processing Disorders, School Counselors Katherine Milani

Five Kinds of Therapeutic Play

Play is a fundamental aspect of child development that nurtures imagination and prosocial skills. Through play, kids can explore their interests, experiment with ideas, and practice navigating curated scenarios.

Play, in all its forms, is a vital component of a holistic approach to learning and development.

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Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan!
Social Anxiety, Social Skills, Free Resources, Worksheet, Conversation Starters, Scenario Prompts, Parents, Teachers, School Counselors Katherine Milani Social Anxiety, Social Skills, Free Resources, Worksheet, Conversation Starters, Scenario Prompts, Parents, Teachers, School Counselors Katherine Milani

Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan!

Social events can be overwhelming, but with guidance, kids can learn to anticipate, navigate, and thrive through uncertainty. We have collected our favorite free printable resources to help kids build confidence and prosocial skills.

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The Empathetic Classroom
Empathy, School Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Free Resources, Worksheet, Social Skills Katherine Milani Empathy, School Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Free Resources, Worksheet, Social Skills Katherine Milani

The Empathetic Classroom

Developmentally, young children begin to emerge from an egocentric mindset in preschool and early elementary school. Teachers and parents can help guide the development of empathy through stories, cooperative games, conversation starters, and, perhaps most importantly, modeling behavior.

Read on for free resources to support empathetic development.

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Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet?
Shyness, Social Anxiety, Social Skills, Free Resources, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Parents, Early Childhood Education Katherine Milani Shyness, Social Anxiety, Social Skills, Free Resources, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Parents, Early Childhood Education Katherine Milani

Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet?

Is my child shy or just quiet? While they co-occur, shyness is different than being quiet. Shyness involves a persistent presence of anxiety. As with any area of mental health, shyness can present in various forms and have a diverse impact on a person’s daily operations. Shyness is only seen as a “problem” if it has a continuous negative impact on a person’s functioning and/or causes the person significant distress. Read on to learn more!

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ADHD: Strengths and Challenges
ADHD, Infographics, Parents, Teachers, Free Resources, Worksheet Katherine Milani ADHD, Infographics, Parents, Teachers, Free Resources, Worksheet Katherine Milani

ADHD: Strengths and Challenges

Recognizing and embracing the unique strengths and challenges associated with ADHD is the first step in supporting a child’s development.

Here, we explore symptoms, diagnosis, management, and advocacy of ADHD to cultivate open communication and collaboration between parents, educators, and clinicians to create an environment that celebrates and supports a child’s individuality.

Read on for more information and a free printable handout!

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Would You Rather…?
Free Resources, Worksheet, Conversation Starters, Child Therapy, Social Workers, Parents, School Counselors, Counseling Katherine Milani Free Resources, Worksheet, Conversation Starters, Child Therapy, Social Workers, Parents, School Counselors, Counseling Katherine Milani

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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Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids
Emotional Regulation, Behavior Management, Emotional Dysregulation, Coping Skills, Free Resources, Worksheet, Child Therapy, School Counselors, Parents Katherine Milani Emotional Regulation, Behavior Management, Emotional Dysregulation, Coping Skills, Free Resources, Worksheet, Child Therapy, School Counselors, Parents Katherine Milani

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
Peer Relations, Social Skills, School Counselors, Parents, Child Therapy, Worksheet, Friendship Katherine Milani Peer Relations, Social Skills, School Counselors, Parents, Child Therapy, Worksheet, Friendship Katherine Milani

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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How To: House Rules
Free Resources, Parents, Family Therapy, Parenting Tools Katherine Milani Free Resources, Parents, Family Therapy, Parenting Tools Katherine Milani

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.

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How To: Behavior Charts
Parents, Teachers, Psychotherapy, School Counselors, Worksheet, Behavior Management, Behavior Chart, Sticker Chart Katherine Milani Parents, Teachers, Psychotherapy, School Counselors, Worksheet, Behavior Management, Behavior Chart, Sticker Chart Katherine Milani

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!

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Draw Your Day
Worksheet, Therapeutic Activities, Counseling, School Counselors, Art Therapy, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parents, Teachers, Free Resources Katherine Milani Worksheet, Therapeutic Activities, Counseling, School Counselors, Art Therapy, Child Therapy, Family Therapy, Parents, Teachers, Free Resources Katherine Milani

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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Feeling & Behavior Patterns
Behavior Management, Parents, Child Therapy, Teachers, Anxiety, Worksheet Katherine Milani Behavior Management, Parents, Child Therapy, Teachers, Anxiety, Worksheet Katherine Milani

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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How to Manage Jealousy
Jealousy, Counseling, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Mental Health, Parents, Worksheet, Writing Prompts Katherine Milani Jealousy, Counseling, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Mental Health, Parents, Worksheet, Writing Prompts Katherine Milani

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
Activities, Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Therapeutic Activities, School Counselors, Parents, Psychotherapy Katherine Milani Activities, Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Therapeutic Activities, School Counselors, Parents, Psychotherapy Katherine Milani

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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Art Therapy: Emotion Storms
Activities, Adolescent, Anxiety, Art Therapy, Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Counseling, Family Therapy, Grief, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health, Mindfulness, School Counselors, Therapeutic Activities, Parents, Therapists, Psychotherapy Katherine Milani Activities, Adolescent, Anxiety, Art Therapy, Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Counseling, Family Therapy, Grief, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health, Mindfulness, School Counselors, Therapeutic Activities, Parents, Therapists, Psychotherapy Katherine Milani

Art Therapy: Emotion Storms

Looking at a storm through a window allows us to see what’s happening while staying safe inside. In a similar way, this therapeutic art activity gives kids an opportunity to conceptualize, visualize, and explore different emotions from a safe distance. Read on to learn how to do it!

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