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Anxiety, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Therapy, Counseling, Parenting Tools, Worksheet, Free Resources, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Dysregulation Katherine Milani Anxiety, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Therapy, Counseling, Parenting Tools, Worksheet, Free Resources, Emotional Regulation, Emotional Dysregulation Katherine Milani

Therapeutic Activity: My Calm Down Plan

Help kids identify triggers for dysregulated emotions and behaviors, and then collaborate to find what helps calm them down. Things don’t always go as planned, but foresight and self-empathy can help kids navigate through challenging moments.

Read on for free printable resources for self-regulation.

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Can Acupressure Tapping Help My Anxious Kid?

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping is a gentle, evidence-based method. The bilateral stimulation of acupressure points through tap can help us process complicated thoughts and feelings, and reinforce affirmations. The technique combines focused thinking with sensory activation to rewire thought and behavior patterns.

Learn more and print our FREE guide.

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Child Therapy: 6 Types

Understanding what type of therapy is best for your child can be overwhelming. This comprehensible post breaks down 6 common modalities used by child therapists: play therapy, family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Once you understand what might be the best fit for you child, you can search for an appropriate licensed child therapist near you!

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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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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

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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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!

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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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Best Fidget Toys for Kids

Fidget toys can relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and channel excess energy to support productive habits. Fidget toys are particularly beneficial for children (or adults!) with neurodivergent brains (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, etc.) because they provide a physical sensory outlet for suppressed energy.

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite fidget toys that help kids engage in therapy (also great for long commutes, waiting rooms, or quiet time)!

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Anxiety, Play Based Learning, Bibliotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Grief, Loss, Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Counseling, Child Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Psychotherapy Katherine Milani Anxiety, Play Based Learning, Bibliotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Grief, Loss, Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Counseling, Child Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Psychotherapy Katherine Milani

Children’s Books About Grief

Grief and loss are complex emotions that children (and adults) often struggle to comprehend and express. Picture books can serve as gentle and compassionate guides to help kids navigate the emotions and challenges associated with losing a loved one or going through a hardship. Read on for our recommended children’s books about grief.

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Therapeutic Activities with Play-Doh

Modeling dough (like Play-Doh) can be used as a tactile sensory tool for exploring therapeutic concepts with kids. Read on for 5 of our favorite dough activities to help kids relieve stress, exercise emotional literacy, practice coping skills, and resolve conflict.

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Behavior Management Tools & Tips

Every kid is different and we have to tailor behavior management plans to their individual needs and abilities. Read on for practical guidelines for a balanced approach to behavior management.

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10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids

From a therapeutic perspective, interventions that utilize hand-on learning techniques can lead to increased interest, motivation, engagement, and progress! Here we have collected 10 of our favorite hands-on therapeutic activities to help kids develop emotional literacy, build self-esteem, practice coping skills, manage behavior, and recognize values.

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Alphabet Feelings

"Alphabet Feelings" provide a framework for adults to help kids to systematically explore different emotions, scenarios, and coping skills. Print this FREE resource and check out our other recommended ways to exercise social and emotional learning.

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Bibliotherapy for Anxiety

One of the best ways to tame childhood anxiety is to demystify it. Explore the feelings, triggers, behaviors, and outcomes of anxiety through targeted story books and conversation, or bibliotherapy. Learn more and explore our recommended children’s books about anxiety.

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Quiet Coping Skills

Quiet Coping Skills are subtle but effective ways to privately regulate emotions without attracting scrutiny from others. These techniques aim to interrupt overwhelming feelings by focusing on specific physical tasks and simple mantras.

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Childhood 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.

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How to Raise a Resilient Kid

Resilience is a dynamic skill set that empowers kids to adapt, learn, and thrive through life’s journey. By nurturing a growth mindset, parents, educators, clinicians, and caregivers can support self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and optimism in kids so that they can grow and persevere through setbacks.

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