https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/lets-make-a-plan monthly 0.5 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dd7ecad2-cd51-4c42-8db7-572b2cd9e9de/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - 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. Preparedness training can help kids rehearse situations through scenario discussion prompts, collaborative plans, and established supports. Below, we have collected our favorite free printable resources to help kids build confidence and prosocial skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f96ac5f5-81a8-4565-b3cc-bc9cf64e4b25/The+Party+Plan.png BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - What’s the Plan? Try these talking points on the commute to a birthday party or social gathering and observe the positive effects of collaborative preparedness! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dcd6ed93-3711-4cc5-9252-8a016d39e59a/Scenario+Prompts+Friendship.png BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - Social Skills Prompts Scenario prompts can help kids feel prepared for and supported through social challenges. By presenting realistic situations for their consideration, these prompts encourage kids to problem-solve, explore emotions, and examine different perspectives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4c880582-32a3-4c77-be46-c275a757f520/Scenario+Cards+School.jpg BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - School Scenario Prompts School-based scenario cards help kids think and talk about the complex issues that may arise outside of the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a1d44de2-927b-4942-9c7b-e4f9f824ccdb/Scenario+Cards+Home.jpg BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - Home Scenario Prompts Home-based scenario cards help kids process social, emotional, and moral dilemmas while building empathy and coping skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - 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. Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1774551701942-YM2CV4E3FX0XTFBJH2CF/CloverKitty.jpg BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten A picture book about social anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5f208c4b-e9e5-4b45-82fd-1b6ce93d75ca/Punky.jpg BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - Punky Aloha A picture book about social anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/867137b0-b292-4ea5-aa2b-356edc5de5fb/mole.jpg BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - Mole is not Alone A picture book about social anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c0849e7f-2b97-48de-ac93-39f5bb160f4e/Whatif.jpg BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - The Whatifs A picture book about social anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/259d5cd8-7a66-4ded-a725-f0a54ed431ea/MaysBraveDay.jpg BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - May's Brave Day A picture book about social anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9c39e89b-e894-44ab-af6b-711801dcd66c/Road.jpg BLOG - Social Anxiety: Let’s Make a Plan! - What the Road Said A picture book about social anxiety. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/therapeutic-activity-color-prompts monthly 0.5 2026-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e0b2f997-3f01-49a9-a633-3ea7a804f20e/unsplash-image-UdA6S781cgI.jpg BLOG - Therapeutic Activity: Color Prompts - Sometimes kids need motivation and purpose to open up. This straightforward art activity prompts kids to talk about personal values, feelings, and experiences while coloring. We suggest collecting all the markers and telling kids they can “unlock” the colors one-by-one by answering the prompt. You want to unlock red? Tell me about a time you felt angry. How did you handle it? You want yellow? Tell me your favorite and least favorite places. 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Free Printable Resources for Child Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/71390cb4-15db-4b1a-9407-6c433e31d9c3/What+is+jealousy%3F.jpg BLOG - Therapeutic Activity: Color Prompts - Talking to Kids about Jealousy Free Printable Resources for Child Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ce2795ad-5419-452e-b1cc-0428b87f1033/Is+it+just+anger%3F.png BLOG - Therapeutic Activity: Color Prompts - Talking to Kids About Anger Free Printable Resources for Child Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/53eab94f-7a7b-4e0b-8c1e-c5b6b12e18cc/Talk+or+Do+Challenges.png BLOG - Therapeutic Activity: Color Prompts - Talk or Do Challenges Free Printable Resources for Child Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/777a34e4-57ca-4d1e-919c-b8e41f6c62b9/Screen+Shot+2024-07-16+at+11.56.44+AM.png BLOG - Therapeutic Activity: Color Prompts - Alphabet Feelings Free Printable Resources for Child Therapy https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/mindfulness-practice-for-emotional-regulation monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9133e837-1af5-40a5-b549-a3b26749c7de/Breathe+Thumbnail.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Everyone says it, take a deep breath to calm down. But does it work? Yes! Mindful breathing techniques can enhance focus, reduce stress, and regulate emotions. By incorporating simple and fun breathing techniques into their daily routine, kids can more easily access their breath in times of distress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3bc8ff14-e44c-4b8c-aba5-0a4aad18c203/Square+Breathing BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Square Breathing Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/577f7bee-692b-4425-bbd2-aa86317e73df/Birthday+Candle+Breathing BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Birthday Candle Breathing Hold up five “birthday candle” fingers and blow them out one at a time by inhaling deeply and then focusing the breath on the “candle.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cbc3d273-c911-4104-8ee0-c1d368b9a34a/Snake+Breathing BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Snake Breathing Inhale slowly through the nose, hold it for 3 seconds, exhale through the mouth while making a hissing sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cb20f4b0-2a14-4798-ace2-452db11485cd/Rose+Breathing BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Rose Breathing Inhale deeply through the nose as if sniffing a rose, hold it for 1 second, exhale slowly through the mouth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/06cc4512-0a8f-41e7-a0f6-6e000de40202/Five+Finger+Breathing BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Five Finger Breathing Hold up the left hand with the fingers spread apart and use the right pointer finger to trace the left hand starting at the base of the thumb. As you trace up a finger, breathe in. As you trace down a finger, breathe out. Switch hands and repeat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d014e1d5-e5ed-4801-893f-ea36ee3e1057/Bunny+Breathing BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Bunny Breathing Take 3 quick sniffs in through the nose and then a long slow exhale through the nose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/21e9e10f-ee41-494a-a9ec-02ebe023cf01/Screen+Shot+2024-02-23+at+10.36.32+AM.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Printable Breathing Techniques Find this free resource and more in our Infographics Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7bd3aa92-0977-4224-95b3-4c0410b995f7/Breathe+With+Me.webp BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Breathe with Me When you're mad or worried or can't wake up in the morning, what can you do? Use the amazing superpower that you already have—breathing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0ac1fa0a-074f-40b2-842c-dd50713f7e52/Sensory+Collection.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Sensory Collection Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/777a34e4-57ca-4d1e-919c-b8e41f6c62b9/Screen+Shot+2024-07-16+at+11.56.44+AM.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Alphabet Feelings Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Quiet Coping Skills Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/62a4a98c-1e01-4171-a922-87d4b11d38b3/Yoga+Sequence.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Yoga Sequence for Kids Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6e2a9aa2-6a08-4017-8bca-81fa3cfbe7bd/Mindfulness+Fortune+Teller.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Foldable Mindfulness Fortune Tellerhttps://www.childtherapyguide.com/mindfulness-practice Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c789a2d5-17c6-4957-81a7-f9fb087d2f24/Nature+Scavenger+Hunt.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Nature Scavenger Hunt: Opposites Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/02b82969-25ab-4b0a-a26f-7e1d2d06d35e/Forest+Body+Scan+Text.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Body Scan Story for Kids Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/339e516b-b447-4020-a0ff-09492c53920e/Five+Senses+Mindfulness.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Mindfulness Sensory Lists for Kids Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7b57594e-f7e9-4164-8023-2f162eb254b7/Color+Coded+Feelings.png BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Emotional Regulation - Color Coded Feelings Child Therapy Guide: Free printable resources for child therapy https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/the-empathetic-classroom monthly 0.5 2026-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8e04855c-0381-4dfc-ba34-66639f43faa7/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - What is empathy and why is it important in the classroom? According to Vilella and Reddivari (2023), “Empathy is a complex, psychological-influencing social interaction; it plays a role in understanding others' feelings, suffering, and behavior with a significant link to compassion. It is a motivated phenomenon that allows people to connect emotionally by sharing experiences and feelings. Not limited to the comprehension of feelings, empathy is directly linked to the fundamentals of morality and plays an important role in many social relations.” Simply put, empathy is putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. It prompts us to perform prosocial behaviors like kindness, sharing, cooperation, and volunteering and to diminish antisocial behaviors like bullying, manipulation, lying, stealing, and hostility (Abramson, 2021). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7bb9fecb-4caa-4a12-8940-007e34f106a7/20+Questions+for+the+Classroom.png BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - 20 Questions for the Classroom Use conversation prompts to encourage students to share their perspectives through meaningful discussions. Well-crafted conversation starters contribute to a dynamic classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas and collaborating with their teachers and peers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4c880582-32a3-4c77-be46-c275a757f520/Scenario+Cards+School.jpg BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - Scenario Cards: School School-based scenario cards help kids think and talk about the complex issues that may arise outside of the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dcd6ed93-3711-4cc5-9252-8a016d39e59a/Scenario+Prompts+Friendship.png BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - Social Skills Practice: Scenario Prompts Scenario prompts can help kids feel prepared for and supported through social challenges. By presenting realistic situations for their consideration, these prompts encourage kids to problem-solve, explore emotions, and examine different perspectives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ce2795ad-5419-452e-b1cc-0428b87f1033/Is+it+just+anger%3F.png BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - Is it JUST Anger? 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d64b92f4-dc6e-4cd3-b804-6c200b991eae/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.59.29+AM.png BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - Conversation Starters for Teens Effective communication during adolescence builds mutual trust, understanding, and respect. This kind of communication allows parents to better recognize cues and attend to the needs of their teenager. There are so many things we don’t know about the people closest to us. Try these open-ended prompts to explore new territory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a4871fb3-df32-4eac-893d-0a56a665c362/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.png BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - ADHD Strengths & Challenges Recognizing and embracing the unique strengths and challenges associated with ADHD is the first step in supporting a child’s development. We can build empathy in the classroom by normalizing accommodations and educating neurotypical kids about learning and processing differences. 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e1a2a6fe-4673-4737-8cb8-ea494f2c531a/unsplash-image-UQwLxRKr_5c.jpg BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - Social Anxiety in the Classroom Social anxiety is common among children. We can help kids support each other in the classroom by fostering an understanding of the challenges and feelings associated with social anxiety. Read on to learn more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1756838967301-4M7KBDSQM8UP0HSXSXVG/How+to+face+bullying.png BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - How to [Realistically] Face a Bully Some kids feel empowered to stand up to their bully, but many lack the social supports and/or confidence to successfully navigate a confrontation. By talking about relevant peer-conflict issues, we can help kids develop a plan to keep themselves and their classmates safe. We have collected 10 of our free printable resources to help kids manage a bully-situation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4a66a658-5291-4819-8941-bb84cadbd7cb/unsplash-image-bh476ojZw2g.jpg BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - Peer Issues 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5b856de4-d206-420f-b1ea-09838356d3ce/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - The Empathetic Classroom - Sensory Processing Disorders Children with sensory issues may struggle with textures, loud noises, crowds, food preferences, etc. These sensitivities are often seen in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but they can also appear in otherwise typically developing children. Understanding and supporting a child’s unique sensory needs can help them feel more comfortable and engaged in their environment. Read on for more information and free printable resources. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/childrens-books-that-explore-shyness monthly 0.5 2026-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1769719068744-RF139UTRQ5RPY7KS4VT4/unsplash-image-UQwLxRKr_5c.jpg BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - What is Bibliotherapy? Bibliotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes literature as a means to address and alleviate emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. The power of storytelling allows kids to explore those challenges from a safe space within the pages of a book. Books can help us make sense of the world and the act of simply reading a story with a child has immense value. If they are up for it, you could also engage kids in a guided reflection exercise at the end of the story with a few simple questions: Which character is most similar to you? How? Which page do you like best? What do you like about it? Is there a problem in this story? Does it get fixed? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0b86b3bf-bf8d-4154-848b-37d9a74848bd/Shy.jpg BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Shy Willow by Cat Min A breathtakingly illustrated story about shyness, the power of empathy, and what it means to make a friend -- ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH! Willow is shy. VERY shy. Her home is in an abandoned mailbox, and she'd rather stay put. Outside kids scream and soccer balls collide, trees look like monsters, and rain is noisy in a scary kind of way. It's much nicer to stay inside, drawing. But then a young boy drops a letter in Willow's mailbox: it's a note to the moon asking for a special favor. Willow knows that if she doesn't brave the world outside, the letter will never be delivered, and the boy will be heartbroken. Should she try? Can she? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/867137b0-b292-4ea5-aa2b-356edc5de5fb/mole.jpg BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Mole is Not Alone by Maya Tatsukawa In this cozy picture book about friendship, Mole anxiously decides to journey through underground tunnels to attend a party. Mole is invited to a party, which is very worrisome. What if the party is too rowdy for Mole? What if Mole doesn’t know anyone there? What if Mole is just too shy to make friends? Mole worries through the tunnels, around Snake’s burrow, under the forest, past Bear’s den, and all the way to Rabbit’s door. But despite all those worries, maybe Mole can find a quiet way to make friends… With warm and sweet illustrations, every page of Mole Is Not Alone is an invitation to look and look again. Readers can follow Mole’s tunnel as it connects from one page to the next, learning along the way that everyone can make friends, even if some parties are quieter than others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5f208c4b-e9e5-4b45-82fd-1b6ce93d75ca/Punky.jpg BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Punky Aloha by Shar Tuiasoa Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things—except meeting new friends. She doesn’t feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother’s magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O’ahu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5d7f9efa-cdb6-4c44-8681-266ea26a6ae4/WhenAuggieLearnedtoPlayChess.jpg BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - When Auggie Learned to Play Chess by Meredith Rusu & Stephen Costanza In this heartfelt picture book, a shy kid's dad teaches him how to play chess... and chess gives him the confidence to make a new friend. When Auggie finds an old chessboard that once belonged to his grandfather, he decides he wants to learn how to play chess. And his dad, his Tatâ, is happy to teach him. They've just moved to a new town, and Auggie is struggling to make friends at his new school. In the big, busy hallways, he feels like a tiny pawn. But after every hard day at school, he can't wait to play chess with his dad. Slowly, slowly, he gets better at the game... until he can beat Tata! Then, Auggie finds a chessboard in his classroom. When he sees that another boy looks interested in it, he knows just what to do: he can teach Luke how to play chess, too! Here is a moving father-son story that shows how chess helps one boy feel at home in a new environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0d336581-8a99-4a2f-84fe-9d72400de91d/inmyheart.jpg BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - In My Heart by Jo Witek & Christine Roussey Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes with In My Heart: A Book of Feelings, a New York Times bestselling full-color, interactive picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey With charming text, whimsical illustrations, and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is a storytime and bedtime favorite. It will not only help your little one understand their feelings, but you'll also hear, "Read it again!" Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1760469689093-O0DURKVRN95BR6YC7M5T/Fact+or+Opinion+3.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Fact or Opinion Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/91a6bf90-881b-492d-b36c-65a086efa985/Feeling+Chart.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Feeling Chart Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f96ac5f5-81a8-4565-b3cc-bc9cf64e4b25/The+Party+Plan.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - What's the Plan? Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/21e9e10f-ee41-494a-a9ec-02ebe023cf01/Screen+Shot+2024-02-23+at+10.36.32+AM.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Breathing Techniques for Kids Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1743703842771-00LDHNA8DK1MXVMCDX9O/Behavior+Chart+1.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Behavior Chart Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Quiet Coping Skills Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dcd6ed93-3711-4cc5-9252-8a016d39e59a/Scenario+Prompts+Friendship.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Scenario Prompt Conversation Starters for Kids Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8eb6d90f-e4e9-475b-b8c2-bed20043aa2f/Info+Tapping.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Acupressure Tapping for Kids Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/62a4a98c-1e01-4171-a922-87d4b11d38b3/Yoga+Sequence.png BLOG - Is My Child Shy or Just Quiet? - Yoga Sequence for Kids Free printable resources for addressing shyness, perfectionism, and anxiety in child therapy. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/therapeutic-activity-build-it-prompts monthly 0.5 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/fc913ff3-3ec2-45b6-a25f-5e58afe7b40e/unsplash-image-JRVxgAkzIsM.jpg BLOG - Therapeutic Activity: Build-It Prompts - This therapeutic activity is a great way to roll the dice and find constructive inspiration! build something scary, build something valuable, build something useful After each turn, try these talking points: What did you build? Why did you choose to build this? Would you change anything about your creation? If you could take a magic wand and make this creation real, would you do it? Why or why not? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b79a4bf5-9889-4602-9f41-df31b4c48852/Screen+Shot+2024-09-19+at+8.24.14+AM.png BLOG - Therapeutic Activity: Build-It Prompts - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/eft-acupressure-tapping-for-anxious-kids monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/00dac842-6c24-43e6-9ab2-2e2cf91db33d/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Can Acupressure Tapping Help My Anxious Kid? - HOW DOES EFT ACUPRESSURE TAPPING WORK? 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. For this practice, bilateral stimulation is when both sides of the body are alternately engaged at specific acupressure points. Studies show that this can relieve stress and regulate the central nervous system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/44a40a4c-4a3a-4b13-ad6e-b9a9ade02339/1.jpg BLOG - Can Acupressure Tapping Help My Anxious Kid? - STEP 2: Tapping While practicing focused thinking (see above), use both pointer fingers to alternately tap each point 5-7 times : side of hand near pinky inner corner of brows outer corner of brows under eyes under nose under lower lip under collar bones under arm pits (cross your arms and give yourself a squeeze!) top of head Repeat the sequence as needed. NOTE: Don’t get too caught up on the number of taps or the order of the sequence! The important part of the practice is self-empathy, sensory stimulation, mindfulness, and bonding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8eb6d90f-e4e9-475b-b8c2-bed20043aa2f/Info+Tapping.png BLOG - Can Acupressure Tapping Help My Anxious Kid? - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/help-kids-prepare-for-the-holidays monthly 0.5 2025-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1765991501672-MP80XPZW84G6E4IES7MQ/Talking+points+to+help+kids+prepare+for+the+holidays BLOG - Help Kids Prepare for the Holidays Parties, events, and traditions around the holidays often alter our daily routines. This can be especially disruptive to kids who struggle with mental flexibility. With anticipated disruptions in mind, try our holiday preparedness conversation starters to promote social skills, confidence, problem-solving, and emotional regulation by helping kids feel heard, understood, and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Preparedness in kids (and adults!) contributes to overall well-being and can significantly reduce dysregulated feelings and behaviors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f96ac5f5-81a8-4565-b3cc-bc9cf64e4b25/The+Party+Plan.png BLOG - Help Kids Prepare for the Holidays - What’s the Plan for Holiday Parties? Try these talking points on the commute to an event and observe the positive effects of collaborative preparedness! Find this resource and more in our Conversation Starters Tab! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/types-of-child-therapy monthly 0.5 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9f0bb24d-6d4b-4637-a08e-f7ab120269b3/play+therapy BLOG - Child Therapy: 6 Types - PLAY THERAPY Kids use carefully curated toys, games, and materials to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and experiences both verbally and non-verbally through play. This therapeutic approach provides a safe and supportive environment for emotional exploration and cognitive development. METHODS: toys, games, books, creative activities, role-play, talk therapy BEST FOR: early childhood, non-verbal, anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, transitions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/37a70ccd-93a3-4825-bf84-cb40cf24cd3c/Family+Therapy BLOG - Child Therapy: 6 Types - 2. FAMILY THERAPY Families learn to improve communication and constructively resolve conflicts. This therapeutic approach explores family dynamics and relationship patterns in a supportive environment to foster understanding, empathy, repair, and strengthened connections. METHODS: talk therapy, psycho-education, role-play, active listening, communication skills BEST FOR: family transitions/adjustments, parent or sibling relational issues, conduct disorders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5007a089-ecf8-47d2-a550-d21599e8f806/Dialectical+Behavioral+Therapy+DBT BLOG - Child Therapy: 6 Types - 3. DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT) Kids learn to take personal responsibility while identifying and managing intense emotions and interpersonal challenges. This therapeutic approach emphasizes the validity of emotions while promoting positive change in behavior. METHODS: talk therapy, mindfulness practice, worksheets, coping skills, psycho-education BEST FOR: self-harm/suicidal ideation, ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, conduct disorders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7a8d2149-d959-4e00-890f-2ec4d1f018b1/Acceptance+and+Commitment+Therapy+ACT BLOG - Child Therapy: 6 Types - 4. ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT) Kids learn to accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment while committing to actions that align with their values. This therapeutic approach helps kids develop coping skills, regulate their emotions, and bounce back from adversity. METHODS: mindfulness practice, therapeutic worksheets, talk therapy, role-play BEST FOR: resilience, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/000319f6-dd91-45e7-a813-2fae3acee2eb/Parent+Child+Interaction+Therapy+PTIC BLOG - Child Therapy: 6 Types - 5. PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PTIC) Parents and kids actively participate in sessions that focus on setting healthy boundaries, practicing effective communication, and learning constructive discipline strategies. This therapeutic approach improves the parent-child relationship while addressing behavioral and emotional issues. METHODS: parent coaching, psycho-education, coping skills, behavioral management, play BEST FOR: disruptive behavior, emotional regulation, trauma, autism spectrum disorder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dc8b8c35-a21c-4d01-a062-75fed0650da1/Cognitive+Behavioral+Therapy+CBT BLOG - Child Therapy: 6 Types - 6. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) Kids learn to understand the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. This therapeutic approach aims to replace negative thought patterns with more adaptive ways of thinking, which in turn positively affects behavior. METHODS: therapeutic worksheets, talk therapy, relaxation techniques, coping skills, role-play BEST FOR: anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1f5af42b-39d1-4667-a953-34b515e5d21d/Info+Types+of+Child+Therapy.jpg BLOG - Child Therapy: 6 Types - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/adhd-strengths-and-challenges monthly 0.5 2025-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/41d54ec3-f55b-4940-adf3-0c526e5b4e0f/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.png BLOG - ADHD: Strengths and Challenges - WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD is a clinical diagnosis reserved for children with symptoms consistent with a clinically significant attention deficit and/or clinically significant hyperactivity. Children with either presentation may show symptoms of impulsivity such as speaking or acting out of turn, dysregulated emotions, impatience, and over-indulgence. If you believe your child might have ADHD, seek the evaluation of a licensed mental health professional. ADHD symptoms are on a continuum which means that some kids will have disruptive behaviors or thought patterns, yet still not qualify for a diagnosis. Regardless of a diagnosis, kids with impeded functioning deserve support. Find out which behaviors might indicate issues with inattention and hyperactivity, and learn how to improve coping and functioning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b4e56c18-f15a-40a9-be54-0d9b61a0d1bf/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - ADHD: Strengths and Challenges - INATTENTION: Makes careless mistakes Difficulty sustaining attention Mind wanders (day dreamer) Easily sidetracked Disorganized and forgetful Avoids certain tasks Emotionally overwhelmed HYPERACTIVITY: Fidgety Difficulty remaining seated Impulsive physical activity (climbing, running) Unable to work or play quietly Excessive talking Inappropriate social behavior (intruding) Moves as if “driven by a motor” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/00105846-3dca-491a-a78b-7e71b71a7fb7/image-asset.jpg BLOG - ADHD: Strengths and Challenges - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f328d6c9-f758-4db7-982f-611ab98280f4/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.png BLOG - ADHD: Strengths and Challenges - Classroom accommodations for a child with ADHD may cause distractions or disruptions for other kids in the class. Appropriate boundaries should accompany the implementation of accommodations (for example, define how and when the accommodations are used and highlight the consequences of misusing the accommodations). We also suggest using psycho-education as a form of advocacy to help all students understand neurodiversity from an empathetic perspective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/03d7c605-a3fd-4cc5-af7d-6f885f306290/Info+ADHD.jpg BLOG - ADHD: Strengths and Challenges - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/common-questions-about-child-therapy monthly 0.5 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1341cdc6-479a-4268-a7a7-4f5e5662bb65/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy - 1. What is a child therapist? A child therapist is a mental health professional who specializes in working with children and adolescents to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. These professionals are trained to understand the unique challenges and developmental stages of children and use therapeutic techniques to support their mental and emotional well-being. Child therapists may have various educational backgrounds, including degrees in psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields, but they must all be licensed to practice psychotherapy. Some common types of child therapists include: psychologists, counselors, and social workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a2d3b255-daf3-482d-8f98-44209e7bd821/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy - 2. Would my child benefit from therapy? Therapy can help kids facing a spectrum of challenges including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, academic struggles, or difficulties in social interactions. It provides a supportive environment for kids to navigate change, cope with hardships, and grapple with interpersonal dynamics. Through tailored interventions, kids gain essential tools to overcome challenges, build resilience, and express themselves effectively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c7b211eb-00b4-48dd-b142-127476adb6bf/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy - 3. How do I find a therapist for my child? Start by seeking recommendations from pediatricians, school counselors, or trusted friends. PsychologyToday.com offers a search engine for verified clinicians by zip code and specialty. Consider factors such as specialization, experience, and compatibility with your child's needs. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and with careful consideration, you can find a compassionate and qualified therapist for your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/fbc56170-9be6-462d-88cc-1bbff94b5fac/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy - 4. Will my child be labeled with a diagnosis? Early intervention is correlated with positive long-term outcomes and often accompanies a diagnosis. Diagnosing mental health issues in children requires a nuanced and collaborative approach that includes observations, interviews, and assessments. Open communication between families and clinicians creates a comprehensive understanding of the child's unique needs, ensuring tailored and effective treatment. With a clear diagnosis, families can access specialized resources, supports, and services that cater to specific mental health conditions. A diagnosis advises treatment options and future health risks, but it does not need to define your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/77ed46d7-7d02-43bd-ab80-0d26342d62c9/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy - 5. How do I support my child’s therapeutic progress? Proactive parental support promotes positive therapeutic outcomes. Stay actively engaged by attending sessions, communicating openly with the therapist, and implementing recommended strategies at home. Parents play a pivotal role in amplifying the impact of therapeutic progress by fostering a nurturing environment, encouraging emotional expression, and celebrating small victories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/575f8ab4-d0d7-4afd-9e79-9a91dcd9a818/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy - 6. How do I afford therapy for my child? Mental health services should be accessible to everyone, but unfortunately many families have trouble receiving services. Explore affordable child therapy options, including practices with sliding-scale fees, insurance coverage options, therapeutic play groups, and community-based programs. Check with local public schools to see if school-based therapy services are offered during the school day. Our site also offers free printable resources to support pediatric mental and behavioral health at home and in therapeutic settings. Visit our WORKSHEETS tab and our PARENTING TOOLS tab to explore more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/930e412f-45b3-430d-89fe-d6f9546d2ef5/Info+FAQ.png BLOG - Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/bcad7527-da9e-4f0f-b6f6-d5064cb82b23/Screen+Shot+2024-01-04+at+9.37.04+AM.jpg BLOG - Frequently Asked Questions About Child Therapy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/5-free-parenting-tools monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1736280856147-CS3MDXBWFMHEOZRCFMSY/behavior%2Bmanagement.jpg BLOG - 5 Free Parenting Tools - 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. Find this free resource and more in our Parenting Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/40b47e76-f895-4f50-8242-c2feba530f89/Dos+and+Don%27ts+at+Home.png BLOG - 5 Free Parenting Tools - House Rules By collaboratively identifying house rules in terms of “dos” and “don’ts,” kids (and adults!) can benefit from clear boundaries and expectations. Use this tool to promote respect, cooperation, and accountability at home. Find this free resource and more in our Parenting Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/11e7423f-5280-4a77-82cc-fdea12a37591/unsplash-image-Yl7Y8DhyzyY.jpg BLOG - 5 Free Parenting Tools - Family Dinner Guide Gathering for family meals has documented benefits for the mental and physical health of children. Meal planning is out of our scope of practice, but we do have tips and resources to help make family dinners feel more meaningful and connected. Find this free resource and more in our Parenting Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dfe56485-a7db-4095-91dd-120547df2822/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - 5 Free Parenting Tools - 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! Find this free resource and more in our Parenting Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1743703842771-00LDHNA8DK1MXVMCDX9O/Behavior+Chart+1.png BLOG - 5 Free Parenting Tools - Behavior Chart By visually tracking progress on a sticker chart, we can help kids increase motivation, develop self-discipline, and reinforce positive habits. Find this free resource and more in our Parenting Tools tab! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/fact-or-opinion monthly 0.5 2025-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1760468165521-DVB1UBVU3YB5Q55IDLNX/unsplash-image-XPLCCRTX3ic.jpg BLOG - 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? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1760469689093-O0DURKVRN95BR6YC7M5T/Fact+or+Opinion+3.png BLOG - Fact or Opinion? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1760469687950-RWQP2XZMPWFT9DPMN5RP/Fact+or+Opinion+2.png BLOG - Fact or Opinion? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1760469687904-IRIMNVMLZUY6EJ55WOMA/Fact+or+Opinion+1.png BLOG - Fact or Opinion? https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/kids-books-about-anger monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1759240054375-IR0292CJ4867HS3ZNJ4X/Kid%27s+Books+About+Anger BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - 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. REMEMBER the goal is not to eliminate anger—that would be impossible! Rather, the goal is to understand and manage anger in a healthy way. Anger itself is not bad, but the way it’s handled can lead to negative outcomes. When appropriately managed, anger can motivate, enlighten, empower, and protect. Can you think of any benefits of anger? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f16181dc-0690-4d61-a0b1-ec753bfc314d/I%27mSorryYouGotMadBook.jpg BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - I’m Sorry You Got Mad A book that highlights: anger, friendship, & repair. "Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry." Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/96adcba3-bb25-459f-bfcc-f43eef7121c0/nobody+hugs+a+cactus.jpg BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - Nobody Hugs a Cactus A book that highlights: anger & repair. “Carter Goodrich shows that sometimes, even the prickliest people—or the crankiest cacti—need a little love. Hank is the prickliest cactus in the entire world. He sits in a pot in a window that faces the empty desert, which is just how he likes it. So, when all manner of creatures—from tumbleweed to lizard to owl—come to disturb his peace, Hank is annoyed. He doesn’t like noise, he doesn’t like rowdiness, and definitely does not like hugs. But the thing is, no one is offering one. Who would want to hug a plant so mean? Hank is beginning to discover that being alone can be, well, lonely. So he comes up with a plan to get the one thing he thought he would never need: a hug from a friend.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/febb9f95-ec93-477c-8205-eac4e44386d8/ninathatmakesmemad.jpg BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - That Makes Me Mad! A book that highlights: anger, expression, & repair. “What makes Nina mad? Lots of things—lots of little, everyday things, frustrations that all children will recognize. But Nina knows how to speak her mind and that makes her feel much better. In a series of humorous vignettes, Hilary Knight applies his magic to a text by veteran children's book writer Steven Kroll, and brings to life a spunky character who will show young readers how to articulate their feelings.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f5197ab7-5fcf-43d8-8107-eb3448b87ff4/Iamatornado.jpg BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - I am a Tornado A book that highlights: anger, kindness, & repair. “An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/140d6ade-bb63-4c70-bd48-ba0042715fc6/Ella.jpg BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen A book that highlights: anger, fair play, recovery, & friendship. “First grader Ella McKeen is the undisputed kickball queen until a new girl named Riya shows up—and shows her up at recess. How does Ella handle losing? By throwing herself on the grass and screaming while the rest of the class watches her fall apart. Yikes!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ce2795ad-5419-452e-b1cc-0428b87f1033/Is+it+just+anger%3F.png BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - Is it JUST Anger? 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. Find this FREE resource and more in our Conversation Starters tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2100cbe3-8521-40fa-aa08-29d6218f1565/anger+scale.png BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - Anger Scale An emotion scale is a therapeutic tool used to help individuals identify, communicate, and track their emotions. Explore our scales that measure ANGER, ANXIETY, SUICIDALITY, HYPERACTIVITY, DISTRACTIBILITY, SADNESS, and SELF-ESTEEM. Find this FREE resource and more in our Therapeutic Activities tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1743703842771-00LDHNA8DK1MXVMCDX9O/Behavior+Chart+1.png BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - Printable Behavior Chart By visually tracking progress on a sticker chart, we can help kids increase motivation, develop self-discipline, and reinforce positive habits. Find this FREE resource and more in our Tools tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/382ccf2f-88a6-44e4-896e-1dc0f9d9a478/Behavior+Management+Infographic.png BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - Behavior Management Printable Every kid is different and we have to tailor behavior management plans to meet individual needs and abilities. Read on for practical guidelines for a balanced approach to behavior management. Find this FREE resource and more in our Infographics tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - Kid’s Books and Resources About Anger - 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. Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable. Find this FREE resource and more in our Infographics tab. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/cause-and-effect monthly 0.5 2025-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c68d1828-204f-486c-ab50-c55a76c2e552/Cause+and+Effect.png BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - Exploring cause and effect with kids helps them to understand the physical, social, emotional, and functional consequences of behaviors. This reflection on behaviors allows them to appropriately repair negative or unintended consequences, and refine future behaviors to seek positive outcomes. A great way to explore behavior is through stories! Books can introduce kids to the complexities of conduct through empathetic perspectives and adaptive expression. The books in our BEHAVIOR selection create space for children to explore, understand, and reflect on their behavior and the behavior of their peers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/563dc82a-3d62-49da-8de8-db51a2961e66/whatshoulddarlado.jpg BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - What Should Darla Do? A book that highlights: behavior, friendship, choices, & repair. “Darla is a young and spunky astronaut-in-training. She wants to go to Mars one day, just like her favorite doll, Astronautica. But before she does, she will need to learn to navigate through relatable scenarios that so many kids face on a daily basis. Written in a "Choose Your Own Story" format, your kids can help Darla through her day by making choices for her! There are eight stories in one, so the fun never ends!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e6c225a3-d83c-4f52-9739-4f7b116c6aee/whatshoulddannydo.jpg BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - What Should Danny Do? A book that highlights: behavior, friendship, choices, & repair. “Written in a "Choose Your Own Story" style, the book follows Danny, a Superhero-in-Training, through his day as he encounters choices that kids face on a daily basis. As your children navigate through the different story lines, they will begin to realize that their choices for Danny shaped his day into what it became. And in turn, their choices for themselves will shape their days, and ultimately their lives, into what they will be.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/382ccf2f-88a6-44e4-896e-1dc0f9d9a478/Behavior+Management+Infographic.png BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - Behavior Management Hand-Out 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/355958da-a891-41c6-9010-8552b47c12b3/Feeling+and+Behavior+Patterns.png BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - Feeling & Behavior Patterns This worksheet helps kids identify, relate to, and troubleshoot emotional and behavioral patterns. The visual worksheet is accompanied by talking points to help kids take new perspectives and build empathy and resilience. Find this activity and more in our THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1743703842771-00LDHNA8DK1MXVMCDX9O/Behavior+Chart+1.png BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ce2795ad-5419-452e-b1cc-0428b87f1033/Is+it+just+anger%3F.png BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1c47ac5a-b01f-44fb-b99f-d3b4682046c9/Three+Good+Bad+Things.png BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - Three Things Foster a growth mindset with this exercise that emphasizes the value of effort. Find this resource and more in our WRITING PROMPTS tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a12e75c2-716e-4911-b696-e049c5c8b850/What+NOT+to+do+when+I+grow+up.png BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - What NOT to Do This writing exercise helps kids identify their values and preferences while prompting them to find productive alternatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2c10e696-8da0-40b8-8e85-745b8e741855/Emotion+Equations.png BLOG - Teaching Kids Cause And Effect - Emotion Equations Not getting enough sleep can change the way we feel our emotions. What other factors effect the way we feel and behave? This worksheet helps kids understand how different environmental, physiological, social, emotional, or physical factors may effect their emotional expression. When kids understand their feelings, they are better able to self-regulate and have empathy for themselves and others. Find this activity and more in our THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES tab. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/creative-activities-for-counseling-kids monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1a389675-81b2-4547-9a71-8e486f04d84a/unsplash-image-cIwcVmIMqeY.jpg BLOG - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/97926e31-ec01-4ead-857c-4577dd7af9c4/IMG_7518.jpg BLOG - Creative Activities for Counseling Kids - 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cf4e3d3f-d08e-4527-8891-a4cfcce9f06d/Draw+Your+Day+Landscape.png BLOG - Creative Activities for Counseling Kids - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1740778339872-P1G5HCRAADHC52Y9F1SD/IMG_8086.jpg BLOG - Creative Activities for Counseling Kids - Embracing Imperfection 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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1758036404581-W6534AL4WYN4P2NR3LCZ/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Creative Activities for Counseling Kids - Therapeutic Activities with Play-Doh Modeling dough 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1758036567514-Z2W4DANIKMS6YPJBZ1Q3/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Creative Activities for Counseling Kids - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids Guided by Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) outcomes, our free writing prompts encourage kids to exercise written communication to promote the development of introspection, self-confidence, and creativity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1758037188694-Q028U6M6SWJ3KBNEL4AU/unsplash-image-W3HBPdvVIcw.jpg BLOG - Creative Activities for Counseling Kids - Art Therapy Ideas and Activities Art therapy empowers children to develop coping skills, build self-esteem, and find healing by using creativity to communicate thoughts and emotions that words alone cannot express. Explore our art therapy prompts, ideas, and activities, and check out our recommended materials for art therapy with kids! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/how-to-face-a-bully monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9e969cda-72e1-4c73-9985-a79125970dfb/How+to+face+bullying.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - Stand up for yourself. Tell a teacher. Hit them. Don’t back down. While well-meaning, this kind of retaliatory advice can add to feelings of shame if the victimized kid is unable to wield the advice effectively. So what to do? Consider the child and the situation and start small. According to Balluerka et al. (2022) “bullying victimization is a risk factor for developing anxiety and depression in childhood and adolescence, and [the] relationship between bullying victimization and these two emotional problems is mediated by self-esteem.” By giving kids bold advice that they are unequipped to employ, we may be adding to an already negative self-image. Rather, sometimes the best advice is to do nothing. When being bullied, you don’t have to laugh it off, you don’t have to hold your ground, you don’t have to fight. You’re allowed to do nothing in the moment. But later, when physical and emotional safety are secure, focus on self-esteem and find your light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0ca1c004-8230-4ad8-b61f-2d840f067580/How+to+find+my+light+and+face+bullying+worksheet.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 1. How to Find My Light When working with victimized kids, it can be helpful to talk about preserving their “light” over confronting the bully. Some kids feel empowered to stand up to their bully, but many lack the social supports and/or confidence to successfully navigate a confrontation. In these cases, remind them that they don’t have to do anything except shield their light. Find this free printable resource and more in our WRITING PROMPTS tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b3766fa3-ff2c-4279-aa6e-194bb30b9820/My+Safety+Plan.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 2. My Safety Plan Early intervention can be life-saving. A safety plan is a personalized roadmap that kids can reference in times of distress. These plans work best when they are workshopped with a trusted adult to help kids identify triggers, pinpoint coping mechanisms, recognize gratitude, and determine safe people and places that can offer support. When developed collaboratively with a trusted adult, safety planning shows kids that they are valued and that there is hope and help for them. Find this free printable resource and more in our THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/61d12024-f197-461a-a882-22981825b291/self-esteem+scale.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 3. Self-Esteem Scale An emotion scale is a therapeutic tool used to help individuals identify, communicate, and track their emotions. Explore our scales that measure ANGER, ANXIETY, SUICIDALITY, HYPERACTIVITY, DISTRACTIBILITY, SADNESS, and SELF-ESTEEM. Find this free printable resource and more in our THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dcd6ed93-3711-4cc5-9252-8a016d39e59a/Scenario+Prompts+Friendship.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 4. Social Skills: Scenario Prompts Scenario prompts can help kids feel prepared for and supported through social challenges. By presenting realistic situations for their consideration, these prompts encourage kids to problem-solve, explore emotions, and examine different perspectives. Find this free printable resource and more in our CONVERSATION STARTERS tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cf4e3d3f-d08e-4527-8891-a4cfcce9f06d/Draw+Your+Day+Landscape.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 5. Draw Your Day This worksheet is a great way to help kids conceptualize their days and learn about fluctuating emotions. Use this worksheet to talk about emotions and to gain insights into how a child functions and copes through different parts of their day. Find this free printable resource and more in our THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3de56d89-c198-4829-b30a-d78a04b6f0b5/I+am+grateful+for....png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 6. Gratitude Exercise Encouraging kids to express gratitude helps them develop a positive mindset and buffers them against adversity. Find this free printable resource and more in our MINDFULNESS tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 7. 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. Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable. Find this free printable resource and more in our INFOGRAPHICS tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2946a57b-e7d4-4a3c-89aa-c5d395da904a/Emotional+Backpack.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 8. The Emotional Backpack This prompt encourages kids to think and write about preoccupying parts of their consciousness. By visualizing “carrying” challenging memories, thoughts, or feelings, they can also begin to “unpack” what is not productive. Find this free printable resource and more in our WRITING PROMPTS tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/28259457-ed3b-434d-86fa-597cdbc2de0f/Appreciation.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 9. Appreciation Exercise Gratitude is a powerful practice that is linked to resilience, flexibility, and a growth mindset. Identifying what is appreciated and what is not appreciated can help kids understand their own values and priorities. Find this free printable resource and more in our WRITING PROMPTS tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9cf459a2-6bb6-4665-b6a1-e7e549e10d35/Info+Resilience.png BLOG - How to [Realistically] Face A Bully - 10. Resilience Infographic 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. Find this free printable resource and more in our INFOGRAPHICS tab! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/self-perception-in-childhood monthly 0.5 2025-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/da2bd016-a534-4443-86c9-140134505096/Self+Perception+and+Free+Child+Therapy+Resources.png BLOG - Self-Perception in Childhood - What is self-perception? According to Dean et al. (2024), self-perception is “a person's views and beliefs about themselves and their personal characteristics, and the value judgements they place on these traits.” Positive self-perception “is related to several markers of wellbeing, such as happiness, life satisfaction, self-confidence in social situations, sociability, and optimism” while negative self-perception “is associated with negative thoughts, avoidance of new experiences, difficulty in managing conflicts, poor physical and mental health later in life, depression, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, eating disorders, anxiety, behavioral problems, drug and alcohol addictions, as well as criminal and anti-social behavior” (Epel et al., 2021). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9bf4fa8c-dfd7-4214-aa09-d02a3e246944/Dear+Future+Me.png BLOG - Self-Perception in Childhood - Dear Future Me, This letter template encourages kids to think about their present through the eyes of their future and vice versa. Find this resource and more in our WRITING PROMPTS tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a12e75c2-716e-4911-b696-e049c5c8b850/What+NOT+to+do+when+I+grow+up.png BLOG - Self-Perception in Childhood - What NOT to do when I grow up This writing exercise helps kids identify their values and preferences while prompting them to find productive alternatives. Find this resource and more in our WRITING PROMPTS tab. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/infographics-about-child-therapy monthly 0.5 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1d81c507-e00d-4126-b63a-3498ada7950e/unsplash-image-_YfoApRxd4I.jpg BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Our infographics make complex concepts about emotional and behavioral health more accessible so that caregivers 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/930e412f-45b3-430d-89fe-d6f9546d2ef5/Info+FAQ.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - FAQ About Child Therapy Find answers to common questions about child therapy like: What is a child therapist? How do I find a pediatric psychotherapist near me? How do I afford therapy for my child? Would my child benefit from therapy? Will my child be labeled? How do I support therapeutic progress? Empower parents and caregivers to make informed decisions about their child's mental health care. Also check out: The Value of Emotional Literacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/03d7c605-a3fd-4cc5-af7d-6f885f306290/Info+ADHD.jpg BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Recognizing and embracing the unique strengths and challenges associated with ADHD is the first step in supporting a child’s development. Our simple infographic about symptoms, diagnosis, management, and advocacy of ADHD serves to cultivate open communication and collaboration between parents, educators, and clinicians to create an environment that celebrates and supports a child’s individuality. Also check out: How To: Behavior Charts Best Fidget Toys for Kids Draw Your Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9cf459a2-6bb6-4665-b6a1-e7e549e10d35/Info+Resilience.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Raising Resilient Kids 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. Also check out: 3 Empathy-Building Activities for Kids Alphabet Feelings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c287903e-0658-48d3-b8c9-f210b153afc1/Info+Types+of+Child+Therapy.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Types of Child Therapy Understanding what type of therapy is best for your child can be overwhelming. This comprehensible infographic 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 your child, you can search for an appropriate licensed child therapist near you! Also check out: Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport Summer Counseling Activities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8eb6d90f-e4e9-475b-b8c2-bed20043aa2f/Info+Tapping.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Acupressure Tapping Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping is a gentle, evidence-based method that combines acupressure with positive affirmations to alleviate stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Designed specifically for kids, our tapping infographic offers an actionable way kids can manage their feelings. Through simple tapping on specific points of the body, kids can learn to navigate their emotions, build resilience, and foster a sense of emotional well-being. Done with a parent, this technique can also strengthen parent-child bonding and trust. Also check out: 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/43ec8794-610c-4a42-a1cb-4d0ab07302f4/Screen+Shot+2024-03-07+at+8.19.42+PM.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Play Therapy Play therapy encourages imagination, self-expression, and exploration through specially selected toys and materials. It offers a transformative pathway for children to explore their emotions, navigate challenges, and find healing through the power of play. Also check out: The Statue Game Cooperative Play Toys Therapeutic Activities with Play-Doh 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/89b462cf-7129-4373-8b74-82c7778dd2b5/Screen+Shot+2024-09-17+at+1.02.49+PM.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Sensory Processing Disorders Children with sensory issues may struggle with textures, loud noises, crowds, food preferences, etc. These sensitivities are often seen in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but they can also appear in otherwise typically developing children. Understanding and supporting a child’s unique sensory needs can help them feel more comfortable and engaged in their environment. Also check out: Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids Best Fidget Toys for Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/796b235d-f2e1-4a6f-aea4-97e5b0fedd60/Screen+Shot+2024-03-11+at+2.27.10+PM.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - 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. Also check out: Art Therapy for Perfectionism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - 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. Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable. Also check out: Behavior Management Tools & Tips Anger Management for Kids Bibliotherapy for Anxiety https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cb26c4ed-851b-489c-9d53-c25a34921dcd/Screen+Shot+2024-03-22+at+7.38.16+PM.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Positive Reinforcement & Negative Reinforcement Negative reinforcement is often mistaken for punishment and positive reinforcement is often mistaken for bribery, but if reinforcement is used correctly, neither of those are true. Rather, both positive and negative reinforcement are used to motivate kids and promote desired behaviors. Understanding how to use reinforcement to support healthy growth and development is key! Also check out: Feeling and Behavior Patterns Behavior Management Tools & Tips How To: Behavior Charts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4e3d877a-0413-49b0-b98a-427c239650da/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.49.46+AM.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - How to Talk to Teens Effective communication during adolescence builds mutual trust, understanding, and respect. This kind of communication allows parents to better recognize cues and attend to the needs of their teenager. Learn more about Parent-Teen Communication and checkout our Conversation Starters for Teens. Also check out: Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents Family Dinner Guide Connection Through Conversation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/21e9e10f-ee41-494a-a9ec-02ebe023cf01/Screen+Shot+2024-02-23+at+10.36.32+AM.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Breathing Techniques Teaching kids mindful breathing exercises goes beyond just calming the mind, it equips them with the power of emotional regulation. These techniques enhance focus, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well-being. By incorporating simple and fun breathing exercises into their daily routine, children can build a foundation for better emotional health, improved concentration, and the ability to navigate life's challenges with a deep breath and a centered mind. 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The best predictor of social and academic achievement is confidence, so regardless of philosophy-specific approaches to academics, find a program where your kid will be comfortable and supported! Also check out: Alphabet Feelings ADHD Breakdown Childhood Perfectionism Sensory Processing Disorders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/382ccf2f-88a6-44e4-896e-1dc0f9d9a478/Behavior+Management+Infographic.png BLOG - Infographics About Child Therapy - Behavior Management 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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Also check out: Art Therapy: Emotion Storms Teaching Togetherness Navigating Childhood Friendships https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/would-you-rather monthly 0.5 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3a5ba1c0-618c-491d-a0bb-db93b2a5a677/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Get creative to get kids talking! “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! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c2d5fff8-50f7-4c4c-a0be-8209614e7ae7/Would+You+Rather+Conversation+Starter+Worksheet.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Question Prompts for Kids This or that? Use these question prompts to encourage kids to consider their preferences, needs, and personal moral codes. Find this free printable worksheet and more in our CONVERSATION STARTERS Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/71390cb4-15db-4b1a-9407-6c433e31d9c3/What+is+jealousy%3F.jpg BLOG - Would You Rather…? - What is Jealousy? free printable worksheet for counseling children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8cfe20b8-1fd9-4459-9de5-c9517d6e7a8d/Screen+Shot+2024-09-16+at+2.33.59+PM.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - What's the Plan? For kids with sensory processing needs free printable talking points for kids (ASD, ADHD) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ce2795ad-5419-452e-b1cc-0428b87f1033/Is+it+just+anger%3F.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Is it just anger? Free printable conversation starter worksheet for counseling children and anger management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/03d7c605-a3fd-4cc5-af7d-6f885f306290/Info+ADHD.jpg BLOG - Would You Rather…? Free Printable ADHD Infographic for Therapy with Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d64b92f4-dc6e-4cd3-b804-6c200b991eae/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.59.29+AM.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Conversation Starters for Teens Free printable conversation starters for teens. Great for school counselors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8d9208d6-3379-41f6-b13d-eb5161ce9722/20+Questions+for+Family+Dinner.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - 20 Questions for Family Dinner Free printable family dinner conversation starters and guide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d1e098ab-0129-4fce-95cd-7094e8432144/Visual+Prompts.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Visual Conversation Starters free printable conversation starters for little kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4e3d877a-0413-49b0-b98a-427c239650da/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.49.46+AM.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - How to Talk to Teens Free guide and printable resources for counseling and parenting adolescents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9cf459a2-6bb6-4665-b6a1-e7e549e10d35/Info+Resilience.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? Free printable mental health infographic for therapy with kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1751999609371-DL8ZVEN814DKHFTXRVBO/The%2BParty%2BPlan.jpg BLOG - Would You Rather…? - What's the Plan? Parties Free printable preparatory talking points for kids! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dcd6ed93-3711-4cc5-9252-8a016d39e59a/Scenario+Prompts+Friendship.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Friendship Scenario Prompts for Kids Free printable scenario prompt conversation starters for counseling children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/53eab94f-7a7b-4e0b-8c1e-c5b6b12e18cc/Talk+or+Do+Challenges.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Talk or Do Challenges Free printable Truth or Dare (or “talk or do”) challenges for counseling children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8c21494b-0d15-4189-84d2-4b0bab9d0c2a/Question+Tabs.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Question Tabs Free printable question tabs for games (like Jenga!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4c880582-32a3-4c77-be46-c275a757f520/Scenario+Cards+School.jpg BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Scenario Prompt Cards Free printable scenario prompt cards with visual cues for counseling children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7bb9fecb-4caa-4a12-8940-007e34f106a7/20+Questions+for+the+Classroom.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - 20 Questions for the Classroom Free printable conversation starters for teachers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e6fe522c-8418-4f6b-9d1f-8b7dd4711b10/Check+In+Fortune+Teller.png BLOG - Would You Rather…? - Foldable Fortune Teller for Check-Ins Free printable template for counseling children. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/scavenger-hunts-for-kids monthly 0.5 2025-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ade541e2-8769-463e-aee5-cfc1a32473be/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0ac1fa0a-074f-40b2-842c-dd50713f7e52/Sensory+Collection.png BLOG - 5 Scavenger Hunts for Kids - Opposites Hunt This worksheet encourages kids to use their senses to create a collection of objects. Look around the room or venture outside to find things that match the prompt in each box. When the collection is complete, talk about what you found. What senses did you use to find them? Which is your favorite? Why do you like it? Engaging in sensory activities helps kids practice mindfulness—an essential tool for self-regulation. Find this free printable resource and more in out Mindfulness Practice Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ef034831-ddf4-4380-ac9f-70ea6396651a/Look+Around+Scavenger+Hunt.jpg BLOG - 5 Scavenger Hunts for Kids - 2. Adjective Hunt Identify, draw, and discuss places, objects, or people that match the adjective in each box. This scavenger hunt can be used to help therapists (or parents) understand a child’s viewpoint and emotional process. Find this free printable resource and more in our Therapeutic Activities Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c789a2d5-17c6-4957-81a7-f9fb087d2f24/Nature+Scavenger+Hunt.png BLOG - 5 Scavenger Hunts for Kids - 3. Nature Hunt Practice mindfulness in nature through sensory exploration. This scavenger hunt inspires an outdoor journey that encourages kids to connect with nature, sharpen their observational skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the environment around them. Find this free printable resource and more in out Mindfulness Practice Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7b57594e-f7e9-4164-8023-2f162eb254b7/Color+Coded+Feelings.png BLOG - 5 Scavenger Hunts for Kids - 4. Color Hunt Color-coded feeling charts are an effective way to help kids understand, talk about, and manage their emotions. By building a strong emotionally literate foundation, kids gain the ability to articulate their thoughts, improve social skills, develop empathy, and form healthy connections. Ask kids to hunt for each color and talk about the associated feeling. Example: Grass is green and green represents calm. Can you talk about a time when you felt calm? Find this free printable resource and more in our Therapeutic Activities Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/339e516b-b447-4020-a0ff-09492c53920e/Five+Senses+Mindfulness.png BLOG - 5 Scavenger Hunts for Kids - 5. Senses Hunt Help kids center themselves by bringing awareness to the senses. As they examine their environment through the senses, kids develop emotional resilience, enhanced concentration, and a foundation for lifelong well-being. Find this free printable resource and more in out Mindfulness Practice Tab! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/summer-counseling-activities monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b75d25b7-e521-47ef-9200-645d4591a3d1/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8db5fd30-a107-4c91-9c67-14d558824bd6/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Nature Scavenger Hunt Practice mindfulness in nature through sensory exploration. Nature scavenger hunts can inspire an outdoor journey that encourages kids to connect with nature, sharpen their observational skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the environment around them. Find out free printable scavenger hunts HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7b21bf67-3a40-49bd-abe3-17be5ad073a3/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Gardening Gardening is a hands-on sensorial activity that helps kids practice patience and understand the value of purposeful work. It also provides a safe space for conversation and connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c015c0c6-5a67-4af2-87ce-837daf83c62f/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Cooperative Games Cooperative games help kids learn the significance of collaboration, integrity, and respect. Through shared objectives and collective problem-solving, kids can build interpersonal skills while exercising ethical conduct and resilience. Learn more about cooperative play HERE. We love to play The Statue Game outside in the summer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9f0f8c82-faf5-455f-a9b8-b4857e0ba002/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Outdoor Art Art therapy supports emotional and cognitive development through creative expression. Children who regularly engage in artistic activities have access to a non-verbal avenue of self-discovery and communication. Art provides a safe space for kids to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop problem-solving skills. Learn more about art therapy HERE. Explore some of our favorite art activities: Draw Your Day Emotion Storms Perfectionism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1300046a-c122-4076-bafc-608b8733c492/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Nature Exploration Time spent outdoors reduces stress, boosts mood, and supports emotional regulation by engaging the senses and encouraging movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e8616e73-4747-4852-9ac5-b18e813198d4/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Gross Motor Activites Help kids develop perseverance through practice by facilitating obstacle courses, relay races, or challenges that engage gross motor skills! Check out our recommended toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4b9b9166-1cd6-415c-a3b6-5804917ab161/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Sand Play The process of arranging and manipulating figures and objects in the sand is a form of play that offers children a safe and engaging way to communicate and rehearse complex emotions and experiences. Check out our recommended toys and materials for sand play and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/be32c36c-58cd-46dc-b6a4-e9d3334027eb/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Swinging Swinging offers a physical, sensory experience that most kids find calming. Use swings to help kids regulate emotions or to foster connection through conversation. Check out our free printable conversation starters HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/06e01340-7045-4c30-b09e-f91b3a71e42d/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Mindfulness in Nature Mindfulness practice offers a guided pathway for children to develop a sense of calm, self-awareness, and emotional regulation. Check out our free printable mindfulness practice resources HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5438aa96-3a3d-4c21-a364-ff36caf93f14/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy+2.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Free Play Play is a fundamental aspect of child development and nurtures creativity, social skills, and cognitive functioning. Through play, kids can explore their interests, experiment with ideas, and learn to navigate the complexities of the world around them. Productive free play is a vital component of a holistic approach to learning and development. Learn more about productive free play HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ac574273-4c7a-4411-8853-3a58b7f969cd/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Bubbles and Breath Bubbles are a great visual way to teach kids the art of focused breath. Through focused “bubble breathing” techniques, children learn to connect with their breath to practice mindfulness and concentration. Learn more about mindfulness practice HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/bffee6cf-552e-4d77-a157-ae805e2a14a2/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Outdoor Science Through scientific play, children can experiment with cause and effect and learn to better understand the world around them. Learn more: Hands-On Therapeutic Activities Oobleck and Transformative Nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9f0c47cd-52eb-4d5d-b58f-067d066a47b4/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Walk and Talk Effective communication during adolescence builds mutual trust, understanding, and respect. This kind of foundation allows adolescents to navigate the challenges of identity formation, peer pressure, and emotional turbulence with the safety net of support and guidance. By actively listening and engaging with teens, we establish strong connections that promote healthy decision-making, emotional well-being, and positive relationships. Check out our free printable conversation starters HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6eda3992-cc7a-4382-b537-8701c62f3ada/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Chalk Chalk is a great way to bring therapeutic art activities outdoors! Check out our free printable therapeutic activities for inspiration! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/aedb5c01-16a0-47aa-81f9-8b35bdae91d5/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Summer Counseling Activities - Water Play Water play on a hot day can re-engage kids with familiar toys, games, or activities. Try adapting ordinary routines to incorporate water! Learn more about play therapy HERE. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/worksheets-for-child-therapy-activities monthly 0.5 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cc3f790d-536d-45e1-b1c3-ac1aaa763d60/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cf4e3d3f-d08e-4527-8891-a4cfcce9f06d/Draw+Your+Day+Landscape.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Draw Your Day This worksheet is a great way to help kids conceptualize their days and learn about fluctuating emotions. Use this worksheet to talk about emotions and to gain insights into how a child functions and copes through different parts of their day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/777a34e4-57ca-4d1e-919c-b8e41f6c62b9/Screen+Shot+2024-07-16+at+11.56.44+AM.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Alphabet Feelings Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, name, and recognize feelings in ourselves and others. It is an essential skill for children (and adults!) to cultivate because it forms the foundation for social and emotional development. Alphabet Feelings help kids practice and maintain social and emotional (SEL) growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c10de485-74c8-4fbe-bb1c-1bdf8d052d12/My+Home+Worksheet.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - My Home Ask kids to draw their home (or homes) and the people and animals that live there. Build a holistic family systems perspective by using the drawing to explore environment and family dynamics. Who is the best listener? Where do you go when you're sad? Is your home safe? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/91a6bf90-881b-492d-b36c-65a086efa985/Feeling+Chart.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Feeling Chart This visual aid allows kids to identify, express, and understand their feelings in a tangible way. By regularly using feeling charts, kids develop emotional intelligence and gain insight into their moods and actions. Feeling charts create a visual language around emotions which allows therapists, parents, and educators to provide targeted support to kids in need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b64ed830-1c89-484b-9ce5-ed4a9069ba97/Flower+Color+Prompts.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Color Prompts: Flowers Use color-coded prompts to talk about feelings, people, and favorites while bringing the flowers to life with a preferred medium. In this practice, art has the power to disarm apprehension and cultivate healthy rapport. We suggest letting kids “unlock” the colors by answering the prompts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7b57594e-f7e9-4164-8023-2f162eb254b7/Color+Coded+Feelings.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Color-Coded Feelings Color-coded feeling charts are an effective way to help kids understand, talk about, and manage their emotions. By building a strong emotionally literate foundation, kids gain the ability to articulate their thoughts, improve social skills, develop empathy, and form healthy connections. This chart is an excellent companion to board games as it facilitates the incorporation of accessible emotional development practice. For example, use this chart while playing Candy Land and talk about the corresponding feeling when you draw a color card! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b79a4bf5-9889-4602-9f41-df31b4c48852/Screen+Shot+2024-09-19+at+8.24.14+AM.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Build-It Prompts This therapeutic activity is a great way to roll the dice and find constructive inspiration! After each turn, try these talking points: What did you build? Why did you choose to build this? Would you change anything about your creation? If you could take a magic wand and make this creation real, would you do it? Why or why not? Check out other hands-on therapeutic activities HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2c10e696-8da0-40b8-8e85-745b8e741855/Emotion+Equations.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Emotion Equations Not getting enough sleep can change the way we feel our emotions. What other factors effect the way we feel and behave? This worksheet helps kids understand how different environmental, physiological, social, emotional, or physical factors may effect their emotional expression. When kids understand their feelings, they are better able to self-regulate and have empathy for themselves and others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/53eab94f-7a7b-4e0b-8c1e-c5b6b12e18cc/Talk+or+Do+Challenges.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Talk or Do Challenges Instead of “Truth or Dare,” we have “Talk or Do” challenges to help kids step outside of their comfort zone in a safe and playful way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ef034831-ddf4-4380-ac9f-70ea6396651a/Look+Around+Scavenger+Hunt.jpg BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Scavenger Hunt Identify, draw, and discuss places, objects, or people that match the word in each box. This scavenger hunt can be used to help therapists (or parents) understand a child’s viewpoint and emotional process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4c233691-5415-42ac-a11d-5f84410f861f/Screen+Shot+2024-04-22+at+8.46.02+PM.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Oobleck Counseling Activity Guide Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid that is kind of like us—its behavior is variable depending on stress! This hands-on sensorial experiment can help kids understand that stress (anxiety, frustration, disappointment, failure, anger) can change our behavior. Read on to learn how to make Oobleck and how to talk to kids about transformative nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/32d19010-98c4-483b-8ff1-65bf0f8bae30/Animal+Color+Prompts.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Color Prompts: Animals Use color-coded prompts to talk about feelings, people, and bests/worsts while bringing the animals to life with a preferred medium. In this practice, art has the power to disarm apprehension and cultivate healthy rapport. We suggest letting kids “unlock” the colors by answering the prompts. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/32d0432e-44f7-4b38-8b10-26230f9cb40d/Make+the+Face.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Make the Face Read a scenario prompt and ask the child to illustrate how the people in the scenario might be feeling. In this exercise, drawing faces allows kids to practice empathy and gain insight through perspective taking. Some example prompts: How do you feel when you lose a game? How does your friend feel when they win a game? How do you want your friend to act when they win? How does your friend want you to act when you lose? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a6da60d8-837d-416c-a326-5cd4ef39dd0a/Opposite+People+Drawing+Prompts.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Drawing Prompts: Opposites Encourage kids to identify, draw, and discuss people in their lives (either real or fantasy) that match the descriptor. This helps therapists (or parents) gain insight into how the child sees the world through an interpersonal lens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ef1ca445-3532-4298-b556-63586ccb897e/hyperactivity+scale.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - Emotion Scales An emotion scale is a therapeutic tool used to help individuals identify, communicate, and track their emotions. Explore our scales that measure ANGER, ANXIETY, SUICIDALITY, HYPERACTIVITY, DISTRACTIBILITY, SADNESS, and SELF-ESTEEM. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b3766fa3-ff2c-4279-aa6e-194bb30b9820/My+Safety+Plan.png BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - My Safety Plan Early intervention can be life-saving. A safety plan is a personalized roadmap that kids can reference in times of distress. These plans work best when they are workshopped with a trusted adult to help kids identify triggers, pinpoint coping mechanisms, recognize gratitude, and determine safe people and places that can offer support. When developed collaboratively with a trusted adult, safety planning shows kids that they are valued and that there is hope and help for them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1748367443592-8PC6E3ANZ0FO7BZR4E1C/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252826%2529.jpg BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - CONVERSATION STARTERS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1748367471804-EEMAP7ZJ2R93INY1U8YL/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252826%2529.jpg BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - MINDFULNESS PRACTICE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1748367658181-OGPI8XPIWKCXZ7HJ28PP/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%252826%2529.jpg BLOG - Worksheets for Child Therapy: Activities - WRITING PROMPTS https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/safety-planning-with-kids monthly 0.5 2025-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1746748119866-HT1EZ1R5H786DIP47FNR/unsplash-image-tHs82PkN5rg.jpg BLOG - 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. When communities are well informed about warning signs, preventative measures can be employed. Suicide prevention may include access to mental health resources (including the suicide hotline), hospitalization, and the development of a safety plan that empowers kids with strategies to navigate crisis moments. According to a review by Geoffroy et al. (2022), “a high number of children in the general population can experience suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors, thus underlining the need for more research on childhood suicide, including developmentally appropriate preventive strategies, such as youth-nominated support teams or dialectical behavioral therapy.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/70646cbc-595b-409b-b680-83f5d2260a4a/My+Safety+Plan.png BLOG - Safety Planning with Kids - My Safety Plan Early intervention can be life-saving. A safety plan is a personalized roadmap that kids can reference in times of distress. These plans work best when they are workshopped with a trusted adult to help kids identify triggers, pinpoint coping mechanisms, recognize gratitude, and determine safe people and places that can offer support. When developed collaboratively with a trusted adult, safety planning shows kids that they are valued and that there is hope and help for them. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/navigating-emotional-dysregulation-in-kids monthly 0.5 2025-06-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/16b41f09-ebd3-4145-ac57-cd48be1c868e/unsplash-image-wgIQsf5pzQc.jpg BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - What is emotional regulation? “Emotion regulation is the ability to recognize, evaluate, modify, and manage emotions in a personal and socially acceptable way, in order to maintain mental control over strong feelings, and arrive at adaptive functioning (Paulus et al., 2021).” 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. Just because a feeling isn’t comfortable doesn’t mean it is dysregulated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a9b35281-4fba-4341-8aaa-f232d4ff6ffa/unsplash-image-9zaC1lxwPrE.jpg BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Calm-Down Cues Some kids respond well to a distinctive cue that serves to interrupt emotional spirals. It can be a word, sound, or hand motion that is given when a kid is experiencing dysregulation. In moments of calm, pick a cue and explain that the cue signals that help is needed and the kid’s job is to “let the help in.” Example: In a calm moment, a child and a parent agree on a cue word. When the kid experiences dysregulation, they can use the cue word to signal to the parent that they need help, OR the parent can use the cue word to signal to the kid that they need to accept help. The cue word serves as an exit route from unmanageable emotions. When the cue word is spoken, pause and let the help in*. *“Help” will look different for different people and different scenarios. Try to approach these situations with an adaptive mindset. Read on for more suggestions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/040f7770-7aa4-4e49-9e78-69fcd8ac6aee/unsplash-image-kabtmcdcAbk.jpg BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Don’t Talk About It (right now) Studies show that when a kid is dysregulated, they are unable to effectively use rational thinking or problem solving skills. According to Paulus et al. (2021), emotional upset “[interferes] with cognitive processes that interact with reactive processes.” This means that we must allow kids to deescalate before we engage them in reflective exercises. Keep in mind that there is a difference between a kid who is experiencing uncomfortable emotions (anger, annoyance, hurt feelings) and a kid who is truly dysregulated. The truly dysregulated child cannot engage in rational thinking, but the uncomfortable but regulated child can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a1178fa7-65d2-4762-8e89-d29572c031b4/unsplash-image-dhZtNlvNE8M.jpg BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Take Space Allow a child to take space and/or identify a calming activity that does not involve a screen. Screen time can lead to mismanaged and/or further dysregulated emotions. According to a study by Oflu et al. (2021), “investigating the relationship between the emotion regulation skill and screen time revealed that excessive screen time is associated with emotional lability in this early childhood period.” So what can we do? “We can reduce the possible negative impacts of excessive screen time and promote children's healthy development and well-being by increasing knowledge and encouraging alternative activities that stimulate development” (Muppalla et al., 2023). Open-ended toys, enriching books, a warm bath, and screen-free audio are all great alternative activities! Emphasize a respect for “taking space” in your family by having open conversations with all family members. When we notice someone getting upset, let’s give space. Taking space is a reset, not a punishment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6aeaa958-bc03-48f2-9246-9bf1466fa98a/unsplash-image-8n00CqwnqO8.jpg BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Coping Skills Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable. Fresh air, mindfulness, exercise, art, deep breaths, acupressure tapping, friends—these are all ways to cope with difficult emotions. Identify and practice successful coping skills so that they come naturally in times of upset. 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/46ee5f8e-f0e3-4209-97d7-7a92762c22ca/unsplash-image-HQpzT47S7Vo.jpg BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Family Reset Button A family reset button is an agreement that, when the button is “pushed” (or the plan is employed), all members move on from whatever maladaptive mood, behavior pattern, or tone that they may be caught in. Here’s how to works: In times of calm, everyone collaborates and agrees on what the Family Reset Button is and when it should be used. For example: when we are all upset, we take 15 minutes to ourselves, then come together to eat popsicles. Talk about how it might feel in the moment and how to approach feelings of resistance. Get mutual agreement that everyone will let the button do its job, even if they don’t feel like it in the moment. Suggestions: Popsicles, Guided Meditation, Walk Outside, 5 Senses, Gratitude Sharing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/72e35fbf-0c1e-4a51-b086-5a6926f14df4/Gravity+is+Bringing+Me+Down.jpg BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Books About Behavior Books are a great way to analyze behavior from a bird’s eye view! They allow kids to see situations from different perspectives and build empathy for themselves and others. Explore our recommended BOOKS ABOUT BEHAVIOR. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8cfe20b8-1fd9-4459-9de5-c9517d6e7a8d/Screen+Shot+2024-09-16+at+2.33.59+PM.png BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Make a Plan! Kids with sensory processing disorders often benefit from feeling prepared and supported. When possible, ask kids how they would like to handle difficult situations and how they would like to be supported. This worksheet offers a framework to talk to kids before entering potentially overwhelming situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/382ccf2f-88a6-44e4-896e-1dc0f9d9a478/Behavior+Management+Infographic.png BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Behavior Management Guide Every kid is different and we have to tailor behavior management plans to their individual needs and abilities. Check out this blog post for practical guidelines for a balanced approach to behavior management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2c10e696-8da0-40b8-8e85-745b8e741855/Emotion+Equations.png BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Emotion Equations Not getting enough sleep can change the way we feel our emotions. What other factors effect the way we feel and behave? This worksheet helps kids understand how different environmental, physiological, social, emotional, or physical factors may effect their emotional expression. When kids understand their feelings, they are better able to self-regulate and have empathy for themselves and others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/355958da-a891-41c6-9010-8552b47c12b3/Feeling+and+Behavior+Patterns.png BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Feeling & Behavior Patterns This worksheet helps kids identify, relate to, and troubleshoot emotional and behavioral patterns. The visual worksheet is accompanied by talking points to help kids take new perspectives and build empathy and resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ce2795ad-5419-452e-b1cc-0428b87f1033/Is+it+just+anger%3F.png BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Is it JUST anger? 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/777a34e4-57ca-4d1e-919c-b8e41f6c62b9/Screen+Shot+2024-07-16+at+11.56.44+AM.png BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - Alphabet Feelings Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, name, and recognize feelings in ourselves and others. It is an essential skill for children (and adults!) to cultivate because it forms the foundation for social and emotional development. Alphabet Feelings help kids practice and maintain social and emotional (SEL) growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3de56d89-c198-4829-b30a-d78a04b6f0b5/I+am+grateful+for....png BLOG - Navigating Emotional Dysregulation in Kids - I am Grateful for... Encouraging kids to express gratitude helps them develop a positive mindset and buffers them against adversity. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/teaching-togetherness monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1746555387209-2CFVI2VHH7CXWQU6F7T4/unsplash-image-31-pOduwZGE.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness "As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has or ever will have something inside that is unique to all time. It's our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression." -Fred Rogers, You Are Special: Neighborly Wit and Wisdom from Mister Rogers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b3316299-1622-44f0-b9b0-1abb8b61ee2e/MoreThanPeach.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - More than Peach A book that highlights: inclusion, advocacy, change, & community. “When Bellen Woodard’s classmates referred to "the skin-color” crayon, in a school and classroom she had always loved, she knew just how important it was that everyone understood that “skin can be any number of beautiful colors.” This stunning picture book spreads Bellen’s message of inclusivity, empowerment, and the importance of inspiring the next generation of leaders. Bellen created the More Than Peach Project and crayons with every single kid in mind to transform the crayon industry and grow the way we see our world.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2b34bf57-2810-4d59-a34c-a3e2d37d87cc/caged.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Caged A book that highlights: Hmong refugees, empathy, hope, & resilience. “A poignant picture book about a young Hmong girl born and raised in a refugee camp who imagines what lies beyond the bounds of its borders. A young Hmong girl has never been outside the camp she lives in with her parents and thousands of other families. Most days, she spends her time playing with her cousins and pretending they can fly above the clouds and far away from here. When her family’s papers are finally approved, she’s uncertain if she’s ready to leave everything—and everyone—she’s ever known behind. But on the day she leaves, her favorite aunt, Golden Flower, sees her off with the words, Your wings have arrived. With poetic text by Kalia Kao Yang and stunning art by Khou Vue, Caged is about the power of imagination, resilience, and dreaming of freedom.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9d84df52-1a67-4a03-9273-322dd733ad5d/maribelsyear.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Maribel’s Year A book that highlights: family, transition, loneliness, resilience, & Filipino culture. “Celebrate the special connection between father and daughter in this gorgeously evocative picture book, recounting the year a little girl and her mother spend in America while waiting for her father to join them from the Philippines.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9d180c7a-0f02-41b9-8536-d7de4817a38f/BlueGlassHeart.jpeg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - The Blue Glass Heart A book that highlights: family, friendship, & world culture. “When Sarah accidentally breaks Bubbe’s blue glass bowl, she sets a heart-shaped piece of blue glass on an adventure, touching the lives of children around the world, until it finally―remarkably―finds its way back home.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/30d9fea4-fcfd-4b7e-99d7-4ceda7f6fbed/ChallahDay.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Challah Day A book that highlights: family, traditions, & Jewish culture. “Inspired by memories author Charlotte Offsay and illustrator Jason Kirschner have of baking Challah with their children, Challah Day celebrates the sweetness of sharing homemade food as a family. In the back of the book, read about the cultural importance of Challah and Jewish traditions. A Challah recipe is included.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3101dde1-7f44-406c-b9f4-d9ff4a65b399/Benita.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Benita and the Night Creatures A book that highlights: fear, resilience, & Peruvian folklore. “Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. To the creatures’ disbelief, Benita is so absorbed by her book that she’s not the least bit scared of them. This humorous celebration of bedtime reading puts a global twist on taking the “scary” out of monsters.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c500be95-2f02-42d6-b848-fa590478d1de/lolo.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Lolo’s Sari-Sari Store A book that highlights: family, transition, loneliness, resilience, & Filipino culture. “A little girl holds lessons learned in her grandfather’s sari-sari store close while adjusting to a new home in this sweet picture book about the joy of community, connection, and Filipino culture.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1fd58600-b45b-4853-815e-6e45a7d0d03e/Babo.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Babo A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day A book that highlights: family, traditions, & Armenian culture. “Join Tato and her family as they help Bábo (grandmother) on rug-washing day, in this sweet and playful picture book tribute to Armenian cultural traditions.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/97b17477-cae3-4264-a7d0-dbb7c4a78335/agarden.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - A Garden in my Hands A book that highlights: family, traditions, & Indian culture. “This touching picture book celebrates the custom of applying henna for special occasions through a mother and daughter who share family memories and stories.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1d9c68fa-9861-4618-8629-b86370ae77d0/DancingHands.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Dancing Hands A book that highlights: friendship, communication, the deaf community, & Filipino sign language. “This sweet and perceptive picture book by authors Joanna Que and Charina Marquez tells the story of two girls as they learn to communicate with each other. With playful illustrations that celebrate the beautiful movements of sign language, back matter discussing sign languages around the world, and endpapers teaching all the signs used in the book, Dancing Hands conveys the shy and fumbling experience of making friends and overcoming language barriers.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c6eef576-cbb3-435e-96a5-3a126459a301/WeMoveTogether.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - We Move Together A book that highlights: diverse abilities, accessibility, acceptance, advocacy, & diversity. “A bold and colorful exploration of all the ways that people navigate through the spaces around them and a celebration of the relationships we build along the way. We Move Together follows a mixed-ability group of kids as they creatively negotiate everyday barriers and find joy and connection in disability culture and community. A perfect tool for families, schools, and libraries to facilitate conversations about disability, accessibility, social justice and community building. Includes a kid-friendly glossary (for ages 3–10).” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7479eab1-2280-4b0a-b645-cc56fc1ca9cb/BookGanesha.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Ganesha’s Great Race A book that highlights: sibling rivalry, family, perseverance, & Hinduism. “When his brother Kartikeya challenges him to a race around the world, Ganesha knows he cannot win with speed. He may not be as fast as Kartikeya, but clever Ganesha knows that every problem has more than one solution! A celebration of the dynamic bond between siblings and a loving tribute to family, Ganesha’s Great Race is the story of their most famous contest and will delight readers with a tale of muscles, mangoes, and the meaning of the world.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/34af2387-c3bc-46d0-8259-5c01b1787107/WhatsInADumpling.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - What’s in a Dumpling, Grandma? A book that highlights: family, traditions, & Vietnamese culture. “From the creator of the TikTok sensation Grey and Mama (@greyandmama) comes a Vietnamese American family story about a boy who loves to eat adventurously, comfort food, family tradition, and a grandmother's love and wisdom. Join Grey and his cousin Mila as Grandma teaches them to cook bánh loc, Vietnamese dumplings, and passes down her memories of sharing this heritage comfort food with other loved ones.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0fa13ef6-3c2b-4ebd-8425-5942daf4dca1/RockYourMocs.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Rock Your Mocs A book that highlights: community pride, togetherness, and Indigenous American culture. “In this happy, vibrant tribute to Rock Your Mocs Day, observed yearly on November 15, author Laurel Goodluck (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Tsimshian) and artist Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw) celebrate the joy and power of wearing moccasins—and the Native pride that comes with them. A perfect book for Native American Heritage Month and all year round!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cc906b06-0073-4357-ae0b-7be8a7a99c59/BlueBowl.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - The Blue Bowl A book that highlights: Cantonese food, blended traditions, family, & Chinese culture. “A young boy realizes, thanks to his family, that he can enjoy both his Chinese and North American cultures through his favorite dishes. Based on the author’s own experiences growing up, The Blue Bowl will speak to many children and adults alike with similar experiences and bring a new perspective to those who do not share in this experience. With deliciously eye-catching illustrations and descriptive, inviting text, readers will be reminded of all their favorite foods as they follow along with Max’s story.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a2711ebe-c50a-4f8c-83c2-65d79bc62c0b/noor.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Noor Needs to Know! A book that highlights: family, curiosity, & Muslim culture. “A precocious girl makes it her mission to find out why the women in her family wear hijabs in this heartwarming yet funny picture book celebrating Muslim women, curious children, and family love. Noor loves her mum and all the other hijabi women in her family but wonders why they wear headscarves. Is it to hide snacks for later? Or because they’re super spies hiding their secret identities? Full of curiosity, Noor sets out to find her answer, but her family are all busy and have no time to answer this important question. Just as Noor is ready to give up on her quest, her Ammu arrives home and knows just the thing to say to crack the case wide open.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1aac0fa3-c190-4807-9e3f-3ca7279ed803/mango.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Mango Memories A book that highlights: family traditions & Indian culture. "Here is a completely captivating picture book that celebrates family, tradition...and mangoes! Narrated by a determined young Indian child, and set in a lush mango grove, here is a picture book that honors generational traditions and beautifully introduces young readers to a culture with which they may not be familiar." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/178f9ba7-f099-4a8d-8891-e16d22a9c7f4/EveryoneLovesCareerDay.jpg BLOG - Teaching Togetherness - Everyone Loves Career Day but Zia A book that highlights: family pride & Chinese-American culture. “An empowering story about a Chinese American girl who proudly translates for her mom, helping her to demonstrate her skill as a seamstress on Career Day at school. It will soon be Career Day at Zia’s school and she cannot wait for Mama to tell her classmates all about her job as a seamstress and about the beautiful dresses she sews. There are just two problems: Mama cannot take time off from work and she also cannot speak English fluently. Zia is determined, however, and hatches a plan. When Career Day arrives, we meet a vet, a stay-at-home dad, and more. And when Mama finally makes her debut, Zia is the proudest kid in class. Everyone loves career day, but most of all, Zia.” https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/childhood-friendships monthly 0.5 2025-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745951223767-A7RDPIZ45ZZYJ8PZLHLU/unsplash-image-bh476ojZw2g.jpg BLOG - 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. By talking to kids about their friendships, we can help them prepare for and manage social challenges such as anxiety, rejection, bullying, jealousy, etc. to build healthier relational templates that foster resilience that endures throughout their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dcd6ed93-3711-4cc5-9252-8a016d39e59a/Scenario+Prompts+Friendship.png BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Scenario Prompts About Friendship Scenario prompts can help kids feel prepared for and supported through social challenges. By presenting realistic situations for their consideration, these prompts encourage kids to problem-solve, explore emotions, and examine different perspectives. Find this free resource and more in our Conversation Starters Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/30b649bf-6c3b-4f11-a907-c7748f2b010e/YourHouseMyHouse.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Your House, My House Children’s books about friendship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5bb99693-21e2-495d-9bee-980257c48af9/BookVlad.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Vlad The Fabulous Vampire LGBTQ+ Friendly Children’s Books About Friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2b44044d-4d7f-4cff-b556-eba5a8f83874/whencharleymetemma.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - When Charley Met Emma A Children’s Book About Diverse Abilities and Friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c79dec0c-cf87-436d-943f-ed83184a870d/PartyforEveryone.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - A Party for Everyone Children’s Books About Navigating Friendships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/26a413f8-3b6f-42d1-8d0a-6a28bef6f3c2/we%27redifferent.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - We're Different, We're the Same Children’s Books About Celebrating Diversity and Friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a6358e8d-b8db-4559-af05-1c7677a686e3/SirMorien.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Sir Morien The Legend of a Knight of the Round Table Children’s Books About Social Dynamics, Conflict Resolution, and Friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745933092863-LYXJ0MTA5ZSLCI7ALBZS/strong.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Strong A Children’s Book About Friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4a00516f-2c4a-416c-a99f-510205e7b43c/TheFort.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - The Fort A Children’s Book About Friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/193b91ad-edf2-4d97-94d0-3ce37207daf5/CatandBunny.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Cat & Bunny A Children’s Book About Feeling Left Out and Friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9a2c0474-d0f8-499d-9162-e4e90f9fccb0/thetogethertree.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - The Together Tree A children’s book about bullying and friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/90b0f5f1-cc3c-4f8d-8cab-6314a7d3b079/penguin.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - The King Penguin A children’s book about bossiness and friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/337e81e4-a8d9-40cf-b863-17e5aeb6e1ff/amazing.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - You're So Amazing A children’s book about diverse abilities, acceptance, and friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b47e825e-f753-45aa-89cf-548e34c2a9e2/bookieandcookie.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Bookie and Cookie A children’s book about friendship and comprimise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afa27d67-33ed-4994-8c83-1940dcc99f74/kindness.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Each Kindness A Children’s book about empathy, bullying, and friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8b72b93a-cfa6-475f-a9c3-bbbdbcddac04/I+Am+A+Masterpiece.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - I am a Masterpiece I children’s book about Down Syndrome, acceptance, and friendship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ee18dce5-e005-498e-8b39-c0143731ddaa/howtomakefriends.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - How to Make Friends A children’s book about social anxiety and friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745933106523-4AUAEWAFLVF83MSN1XNT/ExactlyAsPlanned.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Exactly as Planned A children’s book about friendship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745933099704-209CNCYU3LTD2I57IKMS/LolaTroll.jpg BLOG - Navigating Childhood Friendships - Lol and the Troll A children’s book about empathy and standing up to a bully. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/house-rules monthly 0.5 2025-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c315ce33-b010-4454-8f69-a42d8fdab28f/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.jpg BLOG - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/40b47e76-f895-4f50-8242-c2feba530f89/Dos+and+Don%27ts+at+Home.png BLOG - How To: House Rules - House Rules Printable Find this FREE resource and more in our Parenting Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745250709661-07OR2DOA9SZS93IHKRVJ/NoisyNora.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - Noisy Nora A book that highlights: family, middle child, & behavior. “It's tough being the middle mouse. No one's paying any attention to Nora, so she decides to do something her family can't ignore: make noise. Nora slams windows, bangs doors, and upsets furniture, to no avail. It's not until she crashes out the door--and the house goes strangely silent--that her family realizes: a noisy Nora is much better than no Nora at all.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/efa18b8c-e809-49bb-a8c2-46ada9bc6ae3/StellaBringsTheFamily.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - Stella Brings the Family A book highlights: family, inclusion, & diversity. “Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn't have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745250569142-O44HERHX0E3L2ZYJNB5O/TruthAboutDragons.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - The Truth About Dragons A book that highlights: biracial identity, cultural understanding, & reverence. “An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist. Brought to life with lavish and ornate illustrations, The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother's bedtime storytelling. He quests into two very different forests, as his two grandmothers help him discover two different, but equally enchanting, truths about dragons. Eastern and Western mythologies coexist and enrich each other in this warm celebration of mixed cultural identity.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/66e6458a-e8c8-4c95-b6e1-0a682900440d/WelcomeToTheBigKidsClub.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - Welcome to the Big Kids Club A book that highlights: family, transitions, & new baby. “This book will teach you what every big kid needs to know about their baby: what your baby can see, why your baby cries, when your baby will be able to talk, how your baby knows you love them, and so much more (including why your baby poops so much!).” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2c85eefb-5023-4de1-b55a-79e50c04eb34/ThatsMyDaddy.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - That's My Daddy A book that highlights: family, inclusion, diversity, & fathers. “Daddies come in all shapes and sizes but what is YOUR daddy like? Is your daddy as BIG as a giant? Is he funny and cuddly? Are his feet GINORMOUS or SMELLY? Warm, inclusive and funny, this is the perfect book to help children build decision-making skills and be proud of the person they call Daddy.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8e4fddb7-a534-4c3d-b7cf-ffb329433226/I+Have+Two+Homes+Book+About+Divorce+for+Kids.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - I Have Two Homes A book that highlights: divorce, family transitions, & resilience. “A bestselling children's picture book about divorce. I am Nina. I have two homes. Dad lives in one house. Mom lives in another house. And I live in both houses, sometimes with Mom and sometimes with Dad. In this loving picture book, Marian De Smet gives an honest, uncomplicated account of what it can be like when your parents split up. Nynke Talsma’s sensitive illustrations accompany the text perfectly. For 4 years old and up.“ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745250559364-I3D2VZY0EAE37VN8170V/NewBaby.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - How to Welcome a New Baby A book that highlights: family, transitions, & new baby. “A new baby is coming! Do you know what to do? This heartwarming new addition to the bestselling How to... series is all about welcoming a new sibling into your family. Learn how to get ready for the baby, how to make the baby laugh, and how to help Mom and Dad when things get a little topsy-turvy. Follow along through the first year of baby's life, and learn How To... from the experts -- kids! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas, and sweet moments, How To Welcome a New Baby is sure to delight new siblings and growing families everywhere!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6628b9ec-ec97-42bf-8254-c62df2f0d71f/bao.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - Bao's Doll A book that highlights: immigration, mother-daughter connection, empathy, & forgiveness. “Whenever Mama says, “when I was a little girl in Taiwan, we had nothing,” Bao stops listening. Mama does not understand Bao, and Bao certainly does not understand Mama. So when Bao desperately wants a doll—specifically, the beautiful, blonde All-American Artist Amanda doll that everyone else has—Bao takes matters into her own hands and steals Amanda from the store. After getting caught, Bao’s chest feels heavy like a giant rock. But gradually, the awkward silence between Bao and Mama shifts to honesty, and eventually, a deeper understanding of what binds them. Inspired by the childhood of debut talent Bo Lu, this poignant picture book brings emotional layers to the story of a parent and child learning to connect with their heritage and each other.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745250569099-MPFOX6OMB03V5XYCQE4J/TerribleHorses.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - Terrible Horses A book that highlights: sibling conflict, self-reflection, empathy, & growth. “In a relatable tale about two siblings at constant odds, a child discovers that expressing himself through stories can help resolve conflict and generate understanding. For one little boy and his older sister, fights are always waiting to happen—when he takes something without asking, jumps on her bed without asking, even wanders off without asking. And when they fight, they don’t use words: it’s all push, pull, hurt, hide. To cool off after, the boy retreats to his room to write and draw stories—stories about terrible horses trampling and galloping, while he is a lone pony unable to compete or speak or sleep. One morning, the boy wakes up to find his sketchbook missing, taken by his sister. What now? Will this make things worse, or could it help them to finally understand each other? With empathy and simplicity, Terrible Horses has much to say about using creativity to rein in anger, reflect, and see life through someone else’s eyes.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/862d534e-ac5c-4938-a65a-d5750b919c5f/eyes.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - Eyes that Weave the World's Wonders A book that highlights: adoption, acceptance, & multicultural families. “From New York Times bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family. A young girl who is a transracial adoptee learns to love her Asian eyes and finds familial connection and meaning through them, even though they look different from her parents’. Her family bond is deep and their connection is filled with love. She wonders about her birth mom and comes to appreciate both her birth culture and her adopted family's culture, for even though they may seem very different, they are both a part of her, and that is what makes her beautiful. She learns to appreciate the differences in her family and celebrate them.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745250559369-J9WOIXVG7DYV3XSBLDW4/Nonno.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - Other Words for Nonno A book that highlights: dementia, aging, grandparents, & family. “Award-winning journalist Dave Cameron movingly captures the special bond between a grandchild and grandparent in this lovely picture book story. Other Words for Nonno is about making time for those we love and finding our own way of helping them, even when it seems like there’s nothing we can do. An excellent choice for children with relatives experiencing memory loss, this book contains strong curriculum ties to social-emotional learning.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1745250570094-TYBKOD90376PFAWZAAH8/YouAreLoved.jpg BLOG - How To: House Rules - You are Loved A book that highlights: family, adoption, & diverse abilities. “Alongside a sweet and simple narrative, the warm illustrations tell their own story. Beginning with Sofia Sanchez’s adopted family, readers will meet families with two moms and two dads, families with single parents, and kids raised by grandparents, guardians, or older siblings. Big families, small families, extended families, blended families, and mixed race families -- including parents with their own differences that make them unique, too.” https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/how-to-behavior-charts monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/77569c23-f1ef-4b43-b9b6-281c27397e1a/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/29628919-33b1-43fb-ba66-6c254fc70036/unsplash-image-pVBEW_ASk4o.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Reward Ideas trampoline park ice cream sundaes dance party donuts playdate zoo bike ride bath bomb movie night museum day of “yes” game of hide-n-seek make a fort new colored pencils popsicles extra story playground stay up late restaurant encouraging words play-doh make cookies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1743703842771-00LDHNA8DK1MXVMCDX9O/Behavior+Chart+1.png BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Behavior Chart Free Printable Parenting Resources https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1743703842771-IS3N4LUN03JM07U4ZUR3/Behavior+Chart+2.png BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Behavior Chart Free Printable Parenting Resources https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1743703843764-BRDI7UOBLM2PNUWRKOV7/Behavior+Chart+3.png BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Behavior Chart Free Printable Parenting Resources https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e2a355fa-f1e7-46b8-bc27-e4ba7522c08f/behavior+management.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - BLOG POST: 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e39f4bbe-faf2-49fb-b4b8-3ce87ecbd918/Gravity+Is+Bringing+Me+Down.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Gravity is Bringing Me Down Children’s Books About Behavior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dde75757-ec4e-4948-8db4-7651fcc658ed/BitsyBat.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Bitsy Bat, School Star Children’s Books About Behavior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/24f7c0e3-6f7c-40d5-8976-5f78d8f8e51b/thesnurtch.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - The Snurtch Children’s Books About Behavior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6ac443ef-26fd-48d9-81e7-b27cb819e47a/I+am+Somebody.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - I am Somebody https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/01a31510-70da-4745-8a3c-646d81f642a8/Don%27t+Be+A+Bully+Little+Tiger.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Don't Be a Bully, Little Tiger! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e316269e-1a8c-4715-b727-6322b4f7a986/The+Want+Monsters.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - The Want Monsters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1693961000230-OSUUP6DU4U525AEHNJ9U/Darla.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - What Should Darla Do? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d0a6983a-bcbd-4313-97f0-d635db3c02af/The+Toy+Breaker.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - The Toy Breaker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/14533d8c-072a-46ab-be93-ad0044db7983/SnakeMistake.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Snake's Big Mistake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e6c225a3-d83c-4f52-9739-4f7b116c6aee/whatshoulddannydo.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - What Should Danny Do? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/83dff2a0-d9e9-43d0-a2f2-bf9af4ca86f3/whenyoufeellikehitting.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - What To Do When You Feel Like Hitting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cab2faeb-4aa1-4f21-b5bb-51e008730e46/No+is+All+I+Know.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - No is All I Know! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8c0effaf-64b1-4b3f-a798-b5b5f7fd6d7e/Hippo.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - When I Woke Up I Was A Hippopotamus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/195e45e2-b8c1-4d0c-83da-6763a3cecc7d/Llama+Llama%27s+Little+Lie.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Llama Llama's Little Lie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/fe1e5771-08fa-49de-ace3-2d63f1cfeeef/Don%27t+Ask+Cat.jpg BLOG - How To: Behavior Charts - Don't Ask Cat! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/draw-your-day monthly 0.5 2025-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cf4e3d3f-d08e-4527-8891-a4cfcce9f06d/Draw+Your+Day+Landscape.png BLOG - Draw Your Day - Draw Your Day This worksheet is a great way to help kids conceptualize their days and learn about fluctuating emotions. Use this worksheet to talk about emotions and to gain insights into how a child functions and copes through different parts of their day. Find this FREE PRINTABLE worksheet and more in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8606e4eb-cd07-4cc3-83c3-153e149a495f/unsplash-image-DKHPbzfU1Ts.jpg BLOG - Draw Your Day - Practical Application This activity can help supervising adults gain insight into a kid’s daily functioning. In relation to this therapeutic activity, consider the following questions: Do they have a clear sense of their daily routine and expectations? Are they able to demonstrate self-care and independence in their routine? Do they manage their time well? Do they have coping skills? Do they struggle to control impulses? Are their needs being met? Are they regulating their emotions? Do they have social supports throughout the day? Is their overall functioning adaptive? Use this activity and these questions to find applications for targeted support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c10de485-74c8-4fbe-bb1c-1bdf8d052d12/My+Home+Worksheet.png BLOG - Draw Your Day - My Home Ask kids to draw their home (or homes) and the people and animals that live there. Build a holistic family systems perspective by using the drawing to explore environment and family dynamics. Who is the best listener? Where do you go when you're sad? Is your home safe? Find this activity and more in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b79a4bf5-9889-4602-9f41-df31b4c48852/Screen+Shot+2024-09-19+at+8.24.14+AM.png BLOG - Draw Your Day - Build-It Prompts This therapeutic activity is a great way to roll the dice and find constructive inspiration! After each turn, try these talking points: What did you build? Why did you choose to build this? Would you change anything about your creation? If you could take a magic wand and make this creation real, would you do it? Why or why not? Find this activity and more in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a6da60d8-837d-416c-a326-5cd4ef39dd0a/Opposite+People+Drawing+Prompts.png BLOG - Draw Your Day - Drawing Prompts Encourage kids to identify, draw, and discuss people in their lives (either real or fantasy) that match the descriptor. This helps therapists (or parents) gain insight into how the child sees the world through an interpersonal lens. Find this activity and more in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/32d19010-98c4-483b-8ff1-65bf0f8bae30/Animal+Color+Prompts.png BLOG - Draw Your Day - Animal Color Prompts Use color-coded prompts to talk about feelings, people, and bests/worsts while bringing the animals to life with a preferred medium. In this practice, art has the power to disarm apprehension and cultivate healthy rapport. We suggest letting kids “unlock” the colors by answering the prompts. Find this activity and more in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b8f7abba-6851-489b-b41e-87c367abc786/Perfect+Day.png BLOG - Draw Your Day - My Perfect Day / My Imperfect Day Use this prompt to help kids appreciate good days and receive bad days with a growth mindset. Find this activity and more in our Writing Prompts tab! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/emotion-scales monthly 0.5 2025-06-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1741879027005-5KA06C29ATN5ZRD27V6I/unsplash-image-j06gLuKK0GM.jpg BLOG - Emotion Scales An emotion scale is a therapeutic tool used to help individuals identify, communicate, and track their emotions. Identify: Emotion scales provide a visual representation of emotional nuance and intensity. This emotional identification contributes to the understanding of the emotions and the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Communicate: Emotion scales enable precise communication of abstract feelings. This kind of emotional expression leads to more productive and focused therapeutic outcomes. Track: Emotion scales can be used to track changes in emotional states and to measure progress. Tracking allows us to notice patterns, detect triggers, and develop coping skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2100cbe3-8521-40fa-aa08-29d6218f1565/anger+scale.png BLOG - Emotion Scales - Anger Scale Children’s Books About Anger Anger Management for Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/461dd02e-0b3b-4c92-a742-3a450517e564/sadness+scale.png BLOG - Emotion Scales - Sadness Scale Children’s Books About Grief How to Raise a Resilient Kid Art Therapy: Emotion Storms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/61d12024-f197-461a-a882-22981825b291/self-esteem+scale.png BLOG - Emotion Scales - Self-Esteem Scale Childhood Perfectionism Social Emotional Writing Prompts for Kids Art Therapy: Perfectionism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ef1ca445-3532-4298-b556-63586ccb897e/hyperactivity+scale.png BLOG - Emotion Scales - Hyperactivity Scale ADHD Breakdown Children’s Books About Behavior The Statue Game Best Fidget Toys for Kids Behavior Management Tools and Tips Sensory Processing Disorders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/862e7461-f9b5-49c8-88ff-02ad55704da4/Screen+Shot+2025-03-24+at+10.28.52+AM.png BLOG - Emotion Scales - Distractibility Scale ADHD Breakdown Children’s Books About Behavior The Statue Game Best Fidget Toys for Kids Behavior Management Tools and Tips Sensory Processing Disorders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/921d0e74-d408-4e33-b833-9e89be20359e/anxiety+scale.png BLOG - Emotion Scales - Anxiety Scale Children’s Books About Anxiety Quiet Coping Skills Feeling and Behavior Patterns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/96df8ad0-8152-474d-b0db-bd2b7b2edbc6/Screen+Shot+2025-03-24+at+10.28.20+AM.png BLOG - Emotion Scales - Suicidality Scale Safety Planning with Kids Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents How to Talk with Teenagers Connection Through Conversation Children’s Books About Feelings https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/the-statue-game monthly 0.5 2025-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a8ae141d-f59a-414a-a948-0cb3ed57a93b/unsplash-image-r8JLP0xW2BY.jpg BLOG - The Statue Game - Mindful Movement and Skilled Attention A study by Clark et al. (2015) indicates that controlled physical efforts can improve behavioral impulses, while attentiveness can be improved “via lessons that challenge the coordination of attention.” In simple terms, practicing mindful movement and skilled attention (focal points of the Statue Game) 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1741275982127-0X7C57JQZ4NC2UY1Q53U/unsplash-image-GvleXr4tIPk.jpg BLOG - The Statue Game - What’s the Point? This game helps kids practice the following: Intentional Movement Impulse Control Sustained Attention Mindfulness “Bodily movement has long been employed as a foundation for cultivating mental skills such as attention, self-control or mindfulness, with recent studies documenting the positive impacts of mindful movement training (Clark et al., 2015).” The Statue Game employs the mind-body connection in a playful, engaging way to help kids develop these essential skills. Check our our printable yoga sequence for more mindful movement activities! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/art-therapy-for-perfectionism monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c62d0a26-9a71-475a-8c31-33187f2965d7/TheBookOfMistakes.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - The Beauty of Mistakes This charming children’s book highlights themes of perfectionism, optimism, & resilience. “As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas—and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too.” We recommend reading this book first, then introducing the following art therapy activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1740778339872-P1G5HCRAADHC52Y9F1SD/IMG_8086.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1740778340382-HPKZ2T26DXEZ20AH9Z9X/IMG_8094.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1740778345575-0R4VPUWOK98ORC1OZ7JC/IMG_8099.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1740778345230-QJWOIHXSSHBQSRXDW5LC/IMG_8101.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c85585b4-6e28-4148-b0d4-5135dc908e63/paper.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - drawing paper art therapy for kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1737056474018-I4ZRGSJO3F9EI9ZOTZJB/pens.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - G2 Gell Roller Colored Pens art therapy for kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ee1b4ce4-b493-483f-93b1-7a99db5fc126/markers1.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - markers art therapy for kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1737503278380-GWKCX9I5UJEC0TZCMEH5/20+Second+Timer.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - 20 Second Timer art therapy for kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1733244770888-0J4RURD16G9BJDMXAYJJ/WaterColorPaint.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - water color paints art therapy for kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/fddfa2d4-cb14-4dcd-abd9-2bc5b111bfb1/coloredpencils.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - world colors pencils art therapy for kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7a8d895e-adef-474f-ad29-7f91a36ac645/Itsnotallrainbows.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - It's Not All Rainbows Children’s book about perfectionism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1737503751801-I0UUVATYBL667N5AHHWZ/The%2BPerfect%2BPlace.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - The Perfect Place Children’s books about perfectionism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/62f346db-d8ad-49d7-833e-24c2129721fe/Brandnewneverusedperfectcrayons.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons A Children’s Book About Perfectionism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1737503623523-W68IAJL02T5BA18LHVPO/built.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - Built to Last A children’s book about perfectionism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1737503867040-KQNO4J06IXIAUWYYHYKX/trying.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - Trying Children’s book about perfectionism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1737503783423-MCSUKQ71JLDHV066B1EF/MrThatchersHouse.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - Mr. Thatcher's House A children’s book about perfectionism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/796b235d-f2e1-4a6f-aea4-97e5b0fedd60/Screen+Shot+2024-03-11+at+2.27.10+PM.png BLOG - Art Therapy: Perfectionism - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/feeling-and-behavior-patterns monthly 0.5 2025-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1738366707268-8QJNXGIPS5ROXHYJ9L8D/unsplash-image-sySclyGGJv4.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - What is a feeling or behavior pattern? 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 (a child relaxes when when being read a bedtime story) or maladaptive (a child exhibits escalating anxiety on the way to school). A maladaptive pattern may seem illogical and can cause distress and frustration. Read on to learn how to interrupt maladaptive patterns and reinforce adaptive ones! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/355958da-a891-41c6-9010-8552b47c12b3/Feeling+and+Behavior+Patterns.png BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ddcac6b9-6727-48f4-a262-08e14c2ba5ac/Feeling+and+Behavior+Patterns.png BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7b4a6310-4700-4a40-9f46-9d4caf680b7a/Beads.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Pattern Activity Use beads to visualize patterns and assign different colors to represent emotional and behavioral goals. Explore our recommended materials for: Play Therapy Art Therapy General Child Therapy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c45a5e52-eb1c-4797-a078-e59e3fe8422a/The+Snurtch.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - The Snurtch A book that highlights: behavior, self-discovery, & repair. “It is not the students. It is not the classroom. It is not the reading or the writing or the math. It is something scribbly, scrunchy, grabby, burpy, and rude. It is the Snurtch. This clever picture book takes a discerning look at the challenges of behaving and controlling your emotions—especially when your own personal monster keeps getting in the way.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d0a6983a-bcbd-4313-97f0-d635db3c02af/The+Toy+Breaker.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - The Toy Breaker A book that highlights: behavior, flexibility, & repair. “Benny and Penny hide every toy and tell Cousin Bo he can’t play with them. Will the three mice find a way to play without something getting torn, ripped, or snatched away? Geoffrey Hayes, the uncontested master of children's comics, thrills us with this hilarious tale of tiny cousins who discover a game that can’t ever be ruined.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/01a31510-70da-4745-8a3c-646d81f642a8/Don%27t+Be+A+Bully+Little+Tiger.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Don’t Be a Bully, Little Tiger A book that highlights: behavior, bullying, & repair. “Little Tiger is excited to go to school, but he doesn’t always know how to behave. Little Tiger can be quite bossy. If he wants something, he just takes it. His unruly nature intimidates everyone around him. But when his teacher gives him a gentle tip, he realizes that small changes can make a big difference and Little Tiger discovers that treating others well can be fun! Carol Roth tells a sensitive story about a bully who learns to be considerate and yet remains true to himself.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6ac443ef-26fd-48d9-81e7-b27cb819e47a/I+am+Somebody.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - I am Somebody A book that highlights: behavior, perseverance, resilience, advocacy, & change. “I Am Somebody takes the reader on a journey over the course of a day, as our main character notices various forms of neglect and injustice—from trash on the sidewalk and students butting in line waiting for the bus, to not sharing on the playground and bullying about food. In each instance, the young child remarks that SOMEBODY should do something to remedy the situation(s) until, eventually, they realize that they are the person that can effect change. This powerful story reminds us that every living thing is unique and should be treated with kindness and respect and that we are ALL “somebody.”” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e316269e-1a8c-4715-b727-6322b4f7a986/The+Want+Monsters.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - The Want Monsters A book that highlights: behavior, empathy, & resilience. “It's a scenario that is familiar to all parents: you and your child are in a toy store, or walking past an ice cream truck and instantaneously, your child's "want monster" kicks into high gear. Often, giving in only leads to more and more wanting. What to do? The Want Monsters takes a unique and humorous look at how one boy learns how to calm Oskar, his "Want Monster." He says that often Oskar is a fun and lively companion, urging him to push the envelope in all sorts of situations--eating too much ice cream, playing video games until his thumbs fall off, needing to be the center of attention "way too much." But the boy gets tired of the drama and fallout from it, and, after getting some advice from a wise worm, finds a way to tame Oskar without hurting his feelings--or destroying the good and motivating energy that "wanting" can also generate.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/faa48772-0da6-4f06-93c2-51880c2d51e4/Bitsy+Bat+School+Star.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Bitsy Bat, School Star A book that highlights: behavior, anxiety, inclusion, problem solving, & autism spectrum disorder. “Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her new school. But when she arrives, Bitsy doesn’t feel like she fits in. The other kids sit on their chairs, but sitting upright makes Bitsy dizzy. The other kids paint with their fingers, but Bitsy would rather use her toes. Everyone tells Bitsy she’s doing things wrong-wrong-wrong, so she tries harder…and ends up having a five-star meltdown. Backmatter includes a More About Autism facts page.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/bfc6e9d4-f9ad-4d57-9d7f-336a11b3632a/Snake%27s+big+Mistake.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Snake’s Big Mistake A book that highlights: lying, friendship, & repair. “Snake loves art class—until his project is a disaster, and he makes a terrible mistake that hurts a friend. How will Snake fix his mistake? Acclaimed author-artist Sarah Kurpiel’s Snake’s Big Mistake is a picture book about art, friendship, apologizing, and forgiveness.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/bdf5efe2-e96b-4463-8dd3-c083bca1928f/What+to+do+When+You+Feel+Like+Hitting.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting A book that highlights: behavior & aggression. “Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands when they get frustrated—but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are safe and kind.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cab2faeb-4aa1-4f21-b5bb-51e008730e46/No+is+All+I+Know.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - No is All I Know! A book that highlights: behavior, resilience, & flexibility. “Oliver McSnow ONLY says NO. He says NO so much that his NO starts to grow. And grow and GROW...until that NO is out of control! No baths. No brushing teeth. No cleaning up. No bedtime! Morning, noon, and night—it’s just NO, NO, NOOOOOOOOOO! But then Oliver's cousin visits. Jess loves the word YES. YES to friends! YES to food. YES to fun! YES, YES, YES, YES, YESSSSS! And suddenly, Oliver's world gets opened up in a most wonderful way!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3179e098-db92-4828-b231-b3e92af20bbc/When+I+Woke+Up+I+Was+a+Hippo.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus A book that highlights: behavior, empathy, & resilience. "When I woke up I was a Hippopotamus! Yawning in the morning, I raised up my sleepy head, then took one look out of the window and got straight back into bed." A little boy transforms into different creatures as his moods change throughout the day, until finally he goes a little too far and discovers his parents have transformed too!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/195e45e2-b8c1-4d0c-83da-6763a3cecc7d/Llama+Llama%27s+Little+Lie.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Llama Llama’s Little Lie A book that highlights: behavior, lying, & repair. “When Llama Llama accidentally breaks Mama Llama's favorite picture frame, he decides to tell a little lie about how it happened. In the end, Llama Llama learns a powerful lesson about telling the truth, even if it's hard to say. Told with Anna Dewdney's signature sweet rhyme, this newest installment of the Llama Llama series is timeless and can be used as a tool to educate readers in social and emotional learning.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/72e35fbf-0c1e-4a51-b086-5a6926f14df4/Gravity+is+Bringing+Me+Down.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Gravity is Bringing Me Down A book that highlights: behavior, bad mood, & resilience. “Gravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. A hilarious look at a core science concept for any kid who has ever had a case of the clumsies! When Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again. Sure enough, she struggles with stumbles and bumbles at home, trips and blips on the bus, and bashes and crashes in the classroom. But a lesson on gravity helps her understand what’s really going on. And after a visit to a science center, Leda's mood is lifted...just in time for her to tumble-- happily!--into bed.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/fe1e5771-08fa-49de-ace3-2d63f1cfeeef/Don%27t+Ask+Cat.jpg BLOG - Feeling & Behavior Patterns - Don’t Ask Cat! A book that highlights: behavior, social skills, & empathy building. “A cat who struggles with social skills learns ways to be honest without being rude. Cat always says what's on his mind, no matter how much his words may upset others. But when he hears his friends talk about him, Cat realizes that words can hurt, even though that may not be the intention.” https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/therapeutic-resources-for-adolescents monthly 0.5 2025-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4c66d320-308c-49e4-9dec-c6c175943b1e/unsplash-image-RAjpj5SVvHI.jpg BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - Teen Mental Health 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1738249668707-RIAA0E034UVYKJP5VIFY/unsplash-image-j28h3uNmKCA.jpg BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - The Good News According to the CDC, “The good news is that young people are resilient, and we know what works to support their mental health: feeling connected to school and family (Mental Health, 2024).” How can we build those connections? Thoughtful Parenting: Family Dinner Guide Parenting Styles Explained Open Conversations: How to Talk with Teens Connection Through Conversation Coping Skills: Quiet Coping Skills Breathing Techniques Informed Community: The Value of Emotional Literacy Behavior Management 6 Types of Child Therapy Child Therapy FAQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/70ea94e3-49b9-4c3f-9529-5d673ef5d540/story+prompts+for+adolescents.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - Story Prompts for Teens Story prompts are a great way to spark inspired perspective-taking! Choose a prompt and write a short story based on your choice. Think about your main character. How did they get here? What happens next? Further Consideration: Do you have empathy for anyone in the story? Have you ever been in a similar situation? What advice would you give to the main character? Find this resource and more in our Writing Prompts Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d64b92f4-dc6e-4cd3-b804-6c200b991eae/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.59.29+AM.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - Conversation Starters for Teens Effective communication during adolescence builds mutual trust, understanding, and respect. This kind of communication allows parents to better recognize cues and attend to the needs of their teenager. There are so many things we don’t know about the people closest to us. Try these open-ended prompts to explore new territory! Find this resource and more in our Conversation Starters Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cd9aab1d-77c7-40d1-9004-166c9b24c71a/I+Wish+They+Knew.jpg BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - I Wish They Knew Simple prompts can evoke profound insight. This exercise encourages teens to express the things they wish the people in their lives knew. Find this resource and more in our Writing Prompts Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1c47ac5a-b01f-44fb-b99f-d3b4682046c9/Three+Good+Bad+Things.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - 3 Good Things / 3 Bad Things Foster a growth mindset with this exercise that emphasizes the value of effort. Find this resource and more in our Writing Prompts Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/35d7d8af-baf9-47c1-a952-6279ae59d2c5/Untitled+design+%286%29.jpg BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - Dear Body / Dear Mind Letter templates can help teens understand, organize, and communicate complex feelings. These templates offer a unique opportunity to address the mind and body while also practicing self-appreciation. Find this resource and more in our Writing Prompts Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3793bc1b-6750-4d3b-b4f4-2a497e31537b/Top+Three+Lists.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - Top Three Use this simple list prompt to help teens develop an understanding of their values and preferences. Find this resource and more in our Writing Prompts Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d7e466d4-36c1-4e0f-8fe3-d0fbf0c839fa/Miracle+Question.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - Miracle Question The miracle question serves to help conceive and understand an issue. Once an issue is recognized, it can be addressed. Find this resource and more in our Writing Prompts Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/339e516b-b447-4020-a0ff-09492c53920e/Five+Senses+Mindfulness.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - Mindfulness Through the Senses Help teens center themselves by bringing awareness to the senses. As they examine their environment through the senses, they develop emotional resilience, enhanced concentration, and a foundation for lifelong well-being. Find this resource and more in our Mindfulness Practice Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/835217f6-62c3-4bdd-a991-223f18c90f17/Core+Self.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - Past Me, Future Me This writing prompt helps teens separate their behaviors from their “core self” in order to conceptualize how they hope to progress in the future. Find this resource and more in our Writing Prompts Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2946a57b-e7d4-4a3c-89aa-c5d395da904a/Emotional+Backpack.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - The Emotional Backpack This prompt encourages teens to think and write about preoccupying parts of their consciousness. By visualizing “carrying” challenging memories, thoughts, or feelings, they can also begin to “unpack” what is not productive. Find this resource and more in our Writing Prompts Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3b1d6046-81f2-4634-9d85-c9b23cac1aee/A+Mindful+Week.png BLOG - Therapeutic Resources for Adolescents - A Mindful Week Engage in the present moment with an awareness through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell. This daily mindfulness journal employs sensory encounters to foster a sense of balance in teens. 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The examination of anger contributes to self-empathy and allows for the utilization of targeted coping skills. REMEMBER the goal is not to eliminate anger—that would be impossible! Rather, the goal is to understand and manage anger in a healthy way. Anger itself is not bad, but the way it’s handled can lead to negative outcomes. When appropriately managed, anger can motivate, enlighten, empower, and protect. Can you think of any benefits of anger? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/30be36a3-336e-4721-8412-8a6fc4978b49/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy+2.jpg BLOG - Anger Management for Kids - Let’s make a plan! In a calm moment, make a simple Anger Management Plan by completing these sentences: I can tell I’m angry when I... I can interrupt escalating anger by... I can talk to... I can calm myself down by... I can repair by... I am grateful for... This plan may not always work, but it is a step towards understanding outbursts, options, and outcomes. With practice, anger management will become more automatic. Until then, use the tools that work for you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - Anger Management for Kids - 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. Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable. A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ce2795ad-5419-452e-b1cc-0428b87f1033/Is+it+just+anger%3F.png BLOG - Anger Management for Kids - A Printable Resource We made a printable, customizable version of this blog post! Help kids think, write, and talk about anger to promote a nuanced approach to the examination of complicated emotions. 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Lots of things—lots of little, everyday things, frustrations that all children will recognize. But Nina knows how to speak her mind and that makes her feel much better. In a series of humorous vignettes, Hilary Knight applies his magic to a text by veteran children's book writer Steven Kroll, and brings to life a spunky character who will show young readers how to articulate their feelings.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d0b5c44e-399a-4532-aebe-e951487889f3/nobody+hugs+a+cactus.jpg BLOG - Anger Management for Kids - Nobody Hugs a Cactus “Carter Goodrich shows that sometimes, even the prickliest people—or the crankiest cacti—need a little love. Hank is the prickliest cactus in the entire world. He sits in a pot in a window that faces the empty desert, which is just how he likes it. So, when all manner of creatures—from tumbleweed to lizard to owl—come to disturb his peace, Hank is annoyed. He doesn’t like noise, he doesn’t like rowdiness, and definitely does not like hugs. But the thing is, no one is offering one. Who would want to hug a plant so mean? Hank is beginning to discover that being alone can be, well, lonely. So he comes up with a plan to get the one thing he thought he would never need: a hug from a friend.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4690a6f8-dd1c-4b1a-a9a7-06fa93424a3e/Iamatornado.jpg BLOG - Anger Management for Kids - I am a Tornado A book that highlights: anger, kindness, & repair. “An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/140d6ade-bb63-4c70-bd48-ba0042715fc6/Ella.jpg BLOG - Anger Management for Kids - Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen “First grader Ella McKeen is the undisputed kickball queen until a new girl named Riya shows up—and shows her up at recess. How does Ella handle losing? By throwing herself on the grass and screaming while the rest of the class watches her fall apart. Yikes!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f16181dc-0690-4d61-a0b1-ec753bfc314d/I%27mSorryYouGotMadBook.jpg BLOG - Anger Management for Kids - I’m Sorry You Got Mad "Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry." Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words." https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/how-to-manage-jealousy monthly 0.5 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ddd1a802-f9e8-4dcd-98a4-b1a51ed571e6/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - Jealousy is when we want something that someone else has. It is a universal emotion, meaning that we all experience it at times (even the people we think “have it all” get jealous). Jealousy is uncomfortable and can often evoke feelings like insecurity, resentfulness, anger, and depression. Examining our feelings and behaviors around jealousy can help alleviate the discomfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b52c21e3-50aa-458f-9e83-25d12058278d/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - Jealousy can motivate positive change! Practice, commitment, training, support—what do you need to reach your goals? What can you hone or appreciate or rediscover to acknowledge your own unique value? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e294d400-f99a-4d37-91e6-4ccb57696bd4/What+is+jealousy%3F.png BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - A Printable Resource We made a printable, customizable version of this blog post! Help kids think, write, and talk about jealousy to promote a nuanced approach to the examination of complicated emotions. Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ed0ae651-d780-4660-b5a5-6c573204ceb3/TheWantMonsters.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - The Want Monsters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/140d6ade-bb63-4c70-bd48-ba0042715fc6/Ella.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/62a902c5-874f-481a-8a22-ea461742e5ce/NoisyNora.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - Noisy Nora https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a6bd43c4-cb75-4b9e-8744-69dcd117352a/WorldCouldMake.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - What the World Could Make https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1d244662-3eb1-4d2c-961b-1e1065021629/grateful.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - Finding Grateful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/23dfbdc6-b134-4506-a25f-ae183d1f89ef/Noticing.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - Noticing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/33da85b6-877e-4fb7-9732-7c54482e425e/TheCandyDish.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - The Candy Dish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d8bf2c9f-435a-4143-affe-b814d2ac0a02/GiftForYou.jpg BLOG - How to Manage Jealousy - This is a Gift for You https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/8-mindfulness-worksheets-for-kids monthly 0.5 2025-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3de56d89-c198-4829-b30a-d78a04b6f0b5/I+am+grateful+for....png BLOG - 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids - Gratitude Practice Encouraging kids to express gratitude helps them develop a positive mindset and buffers them against adversity. Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0ac1fa0a-074f-40b2-842c-dd50713f7e52/Sensory+Collection.png BLOG - 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids - 2. Sensory Collection This worksheet encourages kids to use their senses to create a collection of objects. Look around the room or venture outside to find things that match the prompt in each box. When the collection is complete, talk about what you found. What senses did you use to find them? Which is your favorite? Why do you like it? Engaging in sensory activities helps kids develop mindfulness skills—an essential tool for self-regulation. Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6e2a9aa2-6a08-4017-8bca-81fa3cfbe7bd/Mindfulness+Fortune+Teller.png BLOG - 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids - 3. Mindfulness Fortune Teller This foldable fortune teller is an interactive way to prompt mindfulness practice with kids. Engage in body stretches, deep breathing, and sensory exploration while meditating on kindness, gratitude, and peace. Encourage kids to practice on their own or with their friends and family! Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c789a2d5-17c6-4957-81a7-f9fb087d2f24/Nature+Scavenger+Hunt.png BLOG - 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids - 4. Opposites Scavenger Hunt Practice mindfulness in nature through sensory exploration. This scavenger hunt inspires an outdoor journey that encourages kids to connect with nature, sharpen their observational skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the environment around them. Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ee09204a-ab9b-489c-a493-1cb410cf9359/Forest+Body+Scan+Image.png BLOG - 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids - 5. Body Scan Meditation Story This body scan meditation is crafted with age-appropriate language and imagery to make it easy for kids to follow and enjoy. As they close their eyes and embark on a meditative adventure, use a soothing voice to encourage a sense of peace and awareness. These meditations promote relaxation, resilience, and a positive mindset. Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/339e516b-b447-4020-a0ff-09492c53920e/Five+Senses+Mindfulness.png BLOG - 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids - 6. Sensory Identification Help kids center themselves by bringing awareness to the senses. As they examine their environment through the senses, kids develop emotional resilience, enhanced concentration, and a foundation for lifelong well-being. Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3b1d6046-81f2-4634-9d85-c9b23cac1aee/A+Mindful+Week.png BLOG - 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids - 7. A Mindful Week Engage in the present moment with an awareness through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell. This daily mindfulness journal employs sensory encounters to foster a sense of balance in kids. Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/62a4a98c-1e01-4171-a922-87d4b11d38b3/Yoga+Sequence.png BLOG - 8 Mindfulness Worksheets for Kids - 8. Kid-Friendly Yoga Sequence Designed to blend the magic of movement with the balance of mindfulness, this yoga sequence can help kids self-regulate in times of upset. Yoga practice promotes inner calm and body awareness while fulfilling a need for physical movement. Find this worksheet and more HERE. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/art-therapy-emotion-storms monthly 0.5 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2a8a19b5-4f4e-41e8-bffe-e7a134d6b0fa/FAMILY+DINNER+GUIDE.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Emotion Storms - What is an emotion storm? For this activity, an emotion storm is a visual representation of how different emotions feel. Think about how your brain and body feel when you are elated. If your feelings were like weather, what would an elated forecast look like? How does that compare to a resentful forecast? 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. 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By nurturing a growth mindset, parents, educators, therapists, and caregivers can support self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and optimism in kids so that they can grow and persevere through even the severest storms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1733244770888-0J4RURD16G9BJDMXAYJJ/WaterColorPaint.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Emotion Storms - Watercolor Paint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1733244770889-JSK53SXEXXGBBTY57QTC/WatercolorPaper.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Emotion Storms - Watercolor Paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1733522300439-SBW7C647FPZ1ULQYQ1YQ/maskingtape.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy: Emotion Storms - Masking Tape https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/best-cooperative-play-toys monthly 0.5 2024-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/85f42861-053c-4c39-ba25-e2f574282f93/woodfishing.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Magnetic Fishing Game This fishing game helps kids practice hand-eye coordination and number/color recognition while introducing them to simple rules and directives. Use the colors on the spinner to talk about Color-Coded Feelings or adhere Conversation Prompts to the fish and answer them as you catch them! Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5734ff80-418d-4f4c-bbe6-14ef6ad04114/Mancala.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Mancala Mancala is a peaceful game of strategy that helps kids with prediction and addition skills. Since this game tends to be played quietly, consider putting on soft music and encouraging mindfulness while playing. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/bd88bbf9-5c6c-4970-9bb1-bd29cfc7ab52/jenga.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Tumbling Tower A tumble tower is a great hands-on game to break the ice. This game requires competitive teamwork to get the tower as high as possible. Write your own questions on the blocks, or print and adhere our Question Tabs and answer them as you play! Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/fd8a4b4d-97c2-4c50-81c1-55cd1fd3f0ee/matchgame.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Matching Game This emotions matching game uses colorful cards to help kids identify and understand a range of feelings in a playful context. Matching facial expressions to corresponding feelings enhances emotional intelligence, fosters self-awareness, and promotes communication skills. Contextualize feelings by asking introspective questions: You made a match! How do you think that face is feeling? Can you tell me about a time you felt like that? Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0921cad2-b03f-47b9-a14d-86af1728a958/SlipsandLaddersGame.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Slips and Ladders This game of chance is a great way for kids to experience the ups and downs of game-play. It also helps them with counting and number recognition. Use the “slips” to talk about coping skills! As you slide down, name something that helps you feel better when you’re down. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0ada39f5-d651-4feb-9108-231e939683a2/socialskillsgame.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Social Skills Game This simple, easy-to-learn board game targets the development of 4 essential social skills: empathy, friendship, manners, and emotional understanding. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e2bf433d-d154-41d1-a4d0-0b936d5094a1/squirrel.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel With an element of imaginative play, this game encourages color recognition and hand-eye coordination. Use the colors on the spinner to practice mindfulness through the senses. When you spin a color, talk about the corresponding sense: Yellow: What is something you can see? Purple: What is something you can hear? Red: What is something you can smell? Blue: What is something you can touch? Green: What is something you can taste? Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/06648f8f-8fcc-4157-9ab7-cfee0df029e3/string.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - String Game String games require light-hearted collaboration that builds self-esteem and confidence. Through the experience of rewarded effort and mastery, kids learn to trust in their abilities and develop a more positive self-image. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/72b6ec38-6fa4-4458-b09d-b7ba9766b839/tacocat.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza This is a fast-paced, easy-to-learn card game that disarms tension and helps a child feel at ease in a therapeutic setting. While counseling can be hard work, it should also have elements of levity. Games can help establish trust and rapport between the therapist and the child to allow for meaningful therapeutic work to bloom. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1bf54cb6-5cc5-4159-b1c2-5f24750a52cb/FairyTalePuzzle.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Puzzle Puzzles help kids develop problem-solving skills, patience, and persistence, which can translate into valuable coping strategies. Puzzles also provide opportunities for therapists to observe a child's cognitive abilities, communication style, and emotional responses. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a621a27e-2326-4041-9d64-129161508772/tictactoe.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Tic-Tac-Toe Tic-Tac-Toe is a classic game of strategy that can be learned and played quickly. Because the game moves fast, it is an ideal way for kids to practice winning and losing with integrity. Make the game more interesting by having the loser pick a “Talk or Do” challenge. If no one wins, both people pick a challenge! Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9a561638-8cec-4e4a-a069-b6d3142da053/prettyprincess.jpg BLOG - Play Therapy: Cooperative Play - Jewelry Game This jewelry game offers kids a fun visual way to observe competitive progression and to practice winning and losing with integrity. Use this game to practice gratitude. If you get the “cursed ring,” think of one thing in your life that you are grateful for. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/family-dinner-guide monthly 0.5 2024-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/004240fb-21d3-4e88-9e35-3ca23606abc2/Family+Dinner+Guide BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - What is the value of a family dinner? The value lies in the consistent, sanctioned space for thoughtful family connection. Does it have to be dinner? No, but since dinner is a daily habit that generally takes place outside of school and work hours, it can be a convenient time for an intentional family gathering. The habit of daily family check-ins can buffer kids against adversity and keep parents in the loop about struggles, needs, and mental status. If it can’t be dinner, find another screen-free, focused time to connect with each other daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/43c24999-56c6-459d-9508-0c3b5c27716d/unsplash-image-vTqqyu2Ypfs.jpg BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - If dinnertime can’t be family time, supplement elsewhere. Not every family can connect during dinner every day, but daily connection is the goal, so find other ways! A commute to school, at bedtime, during breakfast, or on the way to soccer practice—whatever it is, make it count with quality interactions and connection through conversation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8d9208d6-3379-41f6-b13d-eb5161ce9722/20+Questions+for+Family+Dinner.png BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - 20 Questions for Family Dinner Gathering around the table for a meal creates a dedicated time for family members to come together, share their experiences, and strengthen bonds. Question prompts are a great way to get the conversation started! Learn more about Connection Through Conversation and find this resources in our Conversation Starters tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d64b92f4-dc6e-4cd3-b804-6c200b991eae/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.59.29+AM.png BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - Conversation Starters for Teens There are so many things we don’t know about the people closest to us. Try these open-ended prompts to explore new territory! Learn more about Parent-Teen Communication and find this resources in our Conversation Starters tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4e3d877a-0413-49b0-b98a-427c239650da/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.49.46+AM.png BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - How to Talk to Teens Effective communication during adolescence builds mutual trust, understanding, and respect. This kind of communication allows parents to better recognize cues and attend to the needs of their teenager. Learn more about Parent-Teen Communication and find this resources in our Infographics tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1731007911666-ZTA0GMIIA2ADM3B332BG/I%2BShould%2BHave%2BKnown%2BThat.jpg BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - ...I should have known that! Family Trivia Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1731007690389-CHD6KZHVBN6M1O63AK5O/The+Hygge+Game.jpg BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - The Hygge Game Gamily Conversation Starters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1731007689579-NIDJXV2YT106ZQCVKOYZ/Little+Talk.jpg BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - Little Talk Conversations Starters for Families with Younger Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1731007857839-WFL4JTRLB81NPZ9DBI93/Tell+Me+More+2.jpg BLOG - Family Dinner Guide - Tell Me More Conversation Prompts Game for Family Dinners https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/best-fidget-toys-for-kids monthly 0.5 2024-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cf95033e-461a-4e2b-953c-9bcf1b2c38ae/suction+fidgets.jpg BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Suction Toys These colorful suction toys encourage quiet constructive play. They are also durable and easy to sanitize (dishwasher safe!). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/23af7ef5-2240-4308-9af7-5c34c8138838/Fidget+Toys.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Transformable Spinners They transform, spin, and lend themselves to a child’s imagination! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1ed68620-dbd9-4ced-9e25-e79ea62c7b62/Fidget+Toys+copy+4.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Activity Board This quiet silicone fidget toy engages kids in a calming, mindful activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/eb7f3c30-a2cf-47b3-83e9-598b686d7fab/Fidget+Toys+copy+5.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Pop Tubes Pop Tubes aren’t the quietest fidget toys, but they are fun and enticing! They are a great sensory outlet and play therapy component. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0fa1e4ea-8b27-4a1c-8cff-303c9433c674/Fidget+Toys+copy+2.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Fidget Cube Fidget cubes provide mindless sensory stimulation during high-emotional therapeutic tasks—they can offer relief without distraction! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/474bc6ec-5dd9-4bc9-b65c-20c95215e4f0/Fidget+Toys+copy+7.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Magnetic People This versatile fidget can be used to demonstrate cooperation, for play therapy prompts, or as a concentration tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b8f5b2f0-c039-43f2-b123-8cfcb8ed1e8b/Fidget+Toys+copy+6.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Popping Fidget We love to use colorful poppers to talk about Color-Coded Feelings or as a simple distraction in moments of emotional tension or during arduous cognitive tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6baabea9-e88b-42d7-b9b9-14981bba41c1/Fidget+Toys+copy+8.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Squishy Sensory Cube This squishy cube engages kids by giving their hands something to do while their brains concentrate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7f7b0a66-e283-4812-a67a-2dc09076a259/Fidget+Toys+copy+9.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Emotion Poppers These emotion poppers can be used in many different ways to help kids identify and contextualize emotions—a major component of emotional literacy and empathy-building! Push the popper that best describes how you felt at bedtime last night or as you push each popper, talk about a time when you experienced that feeling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ba3403f5-cc3b-4290-b5f3-d127e7d5f41c/Fidget+Toys+copy+10.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Morphing Fidget This quiet sensory toy soothes the mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c56aa49b-51d7-44a7-80bc-a78cd22fafad/funfoam.jpg BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Play Foam The unique texture of foam provides a calming sensory experience that creates a soothing and grounding effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/abb6ed6c-ac6a-4e73-a12b-207efce394e1/Fidget+Toys+copy+3.png BLOG - Best Fidget Toys for Kids - Sensory Rings Sensory rings offer an outlet for restless energy and can promote focus, self-regulation, and emotional expression. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/childrens-books-about-grief monthly 0.5 2024-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ae85e8d3-cdde-4c90-9381-f5243e2c9774/Bird+is+Dead BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - Bird is Dead A book that highlights: death, grief processing, & resilience. “An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist, Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic. Bird is dead. Yesterday he was alive. How do the other birds know? On your back + feet up = dead. Some of the birds cry a little. And that’s alright. Crying together can be nice. When it’s time to give Bird a funeral, they reminisce about him, and then have tea with worms (or cake, if you don’t like worms). Sensitive and humorous, Bird is Dead provides kids and adults with a space to talk about death on their own terms.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a616cde1-7ccf-4e17-ac4c-e93b4fcdc77e/Grief+Books+copy.png BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - The Memory Box A book that highlights: grief processing, loss, & resilience. “From the perspective of a young child, author Joanna Rowland artfully describes what it's like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story wonders if she will forget the person who has gone. Other days I wonder if I'll ever stop feeling sad you are gone. The main character creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of her loved one to help with the grieving process. Throughout the narrative, the child's feelings are acknowledged, allowed, and assured that feelings are normal and healthy to express. Heartfelt and comforting, The Memory Box helps children, parents, educators, therapists, and social workers talk about this very difficult topic together. Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Memory Box offers a very simple approach to overcoming loss, separation, and disappointment while also giving support and encouragement that children easily understand.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b27cee33-ee8c-4292-8a59-6bd2608426da/Remembering+Ethan BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - Remembering Ethan A book that highlights: sibling loss, grief, family, & resilience. “Ethan. Ethan. Ethan. Sarah misses her adored big brother with all her heart. She wants to celebrate all the fun times she and her parents spent with him. But ever since Ethan died, Mommy and Daddy won’t mention him. Sarah can’t even say his name without upsetting them. Why don’t they want to remember Ethan? Includes a note with recommendations of what to say and how to help children after the death of a loved one.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6d8946b5-0b33-4d62-aefe-ec6203bb35c2/Grandpa%27s+Window BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - Grandpa’s Window A book that highlights: grandparent loss, grief, & resilience. “Every window at the hospital faces dull, gray buildings―except the one in Grandpa’s room. Grandpa can see the ocean every day! When Daria visits, she and Grandpa look out at the beach, hoping they will build sandcastles and fly kites together again. Grandpa’s Window addresses the grieving process, both as a family member approaches the end of life as well as after death. The book includes a note for adults by Dr. Sharie Coombes, child and family psychotherapist, about how to support children who are grieving the loss of a loved one” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/70a1a51a-0023-4988-a59d-f907268f6c20/Because+I+Already+Loved+You BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - Because I Already Loved You A book that highlights: infant loss, stillborn, & grief. “A child eagerly waits for their younger sibling to be born. They help Daddy decorate the room, pick out toys with Grandma and build a sled with Grandpa. Auntie and Uncle are excited too, and the narrator helps them to pick out an exciting book and prepare a magic trick to show the baby. When Mommy and Daddy come back from the hospital, there is no baby with them ― only a dark cloud of sadness. The child doesn’t understand where the new baby is, until their parents explain that the baby died at birth. The narrator’s family explains that it’s rare, and it’s no one’s fault. Daddy and Mommy are very sad, but they also say that―little by little―they will find their smiles again. Although the child never got the chance to get to know their sibling, they have saved them a special place in their heart. A quiet, thoughtful look at stillbirth and grief told through the eyes of a child. Includes a list of support organizations for children and families.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3d8d3203-aa54-4e52-be3e-70498ff46e30/How+to+Say+Goodbye BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - How to Say Goodbye A book that highlights: loss, resilience, & repair. “Why won't Benny help? Penny found a dead salamander, but her brother Benny is refusing to help her bury it. Is it silly to hold a service for Little Sallie, or could this tiny salamander mean something more to the siblings? Geisel Award winner Geoffrey Hayes shares this gentle tale of a child's early encounter with death.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/93dd95d3-7067-4602-9c9b-88a8322008cd/A+Garden+of+Creatures BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - A Garden of Creatures A book that highlights: loss, grief, & resilience. “Two bunnies and a cat live happily together in a beautiful garden. But when the big bunny passes away, the little bunny is unsure how to fill the void she left behind. A strange dream prompts her to begin asking questions: Why do the creatures we love have to die, and where do we go when we die? How come life works this way? With the wisdom of the cat to guide her, the little bunny learns that missing someone is a way of keeping them close. And together they discover that the big bunny is a part of everything around them -- the grass, the air, the leaves -- for the world is a garden of creatures.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c50e4a36-2a1f-4afe-9520-0ab2105b98b8/The+Goodbye+Cancer+Garden BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - The Goodbye Cancer Garden A book that highlights: breast cancer, transition, hope, & resilience. “After Mom and Dad tell Janie and Jeffrey that Mom has Cancer, the whole family goes to the doctor to ask questions. "Is Mom better yet?" Jeffrey asked. "Not yet," she said. "But we're working very hard to make her better-probably by pumpkin time." That gave Janie an idea...the family plants a vegetable garden. As the garden grows, Mom's treatment progresses...surgery, chemo, head-shaving and other side effects, radiation...and when it's all done, there are healthy pumpkins and a healthy Mom!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6f99f6be-eb6f-4cc7-8e05-0ddb3e156822/Grief+Books+copy+6.png BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - Ben’s Flying Flowers A book that highlights: sibling relationships, loss, grief, & resilience. “Ben’s Flying Flowers beautifully characterizes a child’s common emotional reactions when a sibling dies and pays specific attention to the child’s experience by way of explanation, imagery, and healing messages. In Ben's Flying Flowers, Emily learns that expressing her feelings and asking questions about Ben’s death can be helpful, as can doing normal every day activities. She comes to understand that remembering happier times with Ben soothes sad feelings and provides much comfort to her and her parents. A Note to Parents describes the psychological issues that children confront when a sibling dies, and offers practical strategies and guidance to parents for navigating the child and their family through the grieving process.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/433ebe04-81df-4a26-938a-81cce50cc359/Sandcastles+are+Forever BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - Sandcastles are Forever A book that highlights: communication, moving, loss, resilience, & long-distance friendship. “For Cora and her best friend, Shelly, every day is a beach day. When they get home from school, the girls shimmy into their swimsuits, grab their beach bags and buckets, and race to the water. Then their sandcastle-building ritual begins! But one day Shelly announces she’ll soon be moving to the city, and suddenly Cora doesn’t feel like building sandcastles anymore. What’s the point when they’ll just wash away? With gentle, heartfelt prose, author-illustrator Ellie Peterson explores the difficult feelings of loss and sadness that come when a friend moves away. Young readers will see that with the right tools―and a willingness to build again tomorrow―who’s to say the things you love can’t last forever?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cf7d981e-dcc1-4411-a8a8-f117264abb13/Simone BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - Simone A book that highlights: wild fires, loss, & community. “When Simone is awakened by her mom as a wildfire threatens their home, it is the beginning of a life-changing journey. On their way to take shelter in a high school gym, the family passes firefighters from a prison unit battling the fire. Simone’s mom tells her that when she was a girl in Viet Nam, she was forced to evacuate her home after a flood. Joined by other children sheltering in the gym, Simone, a budding artist, encourages everyone to draw as a way to process their situation. After a few days, Simone and her mom are able to return to their home, which is fortunately still standing, and her outlook has changed. As Simone begins creating a piece of art with one of her new friends, she realizes that even though they are young, they can dream and work together for a more sustainable future. With a poetic, haunting family story by esteemed author Viet Thanh Nguyen and gorgeous art from illustrator Minnie Phan, this powerful tale introduces an unforgettable young heroine who awakens to a new role fighting for her community and for the future of the planet.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1724b17a-27b1-45dd-9de0-35a971faa1be/I+Miss+You+Most BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - I Miss You Most A book that highlights: grandparent loss, grief, and resilience. "A girl remembers her grandfather fondly in this heartwarming, comforting picture book about coping with loss. The memories of a beloved grandpa bring sadness but also solace to the young girl in this glowing and nourishing book. We see the close and lively relationship they shared and all the ways she has been enriched by knowing him—the ways he will always be there for her. This book is just right for starting necessary conversations about grief, and for paying tribute to the loved ones we’ve lost. When I miss you dearly, which is almost every day, I know your love is with me and will never go away.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2590d6e2-02e6-41f0-a7eb-25cb38b61005/Small+Things+Mended BLOG - Children’s Books About Grief - Small Things Mended A book that highlights: depression, healing, & finding purpose. “The healing power of community is tenderly expressed in this picture book for fans of A Sick Day for Amos McGee and Last Stop on Market Street. Kindly Cecil has a broken heart, but when the kids in his neighborhood start asking him to fix their valuables—a music box, a watch, a stuffed elephant—he gradually finds that he knows just how to do this mending. And in return, his circle of new friends offers the mending that his own heart needs. This gentle, kindhearted story brings the generations of a community together to sustain and enrich one another, and it beautifully showcases the value of fixing things―and loving their history―rather than quickly discarding them.” https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/child-therapist-tips-building-rapport monthly 0.5 2024-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/478b6d89-01da-4c05-9a22-e719590d57fc/Fidget+Toys.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - What is rapport? In a clinical setting, rapport is the therapeutic relationship, “the collaborative and trusting bond between the therapist and the client” (Opland & Torrico, 2024). Rapport is the foundation of effective therapy because it represents trust, respect, and positive regard. When a therapist thoughtfully establishes this connection, a child is more likely to open up, express emotions, and securely engage in the therapeutic process to facilitate healing and growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/338beb8d-1ec6-4fc3-9f24-2f04adf70a9d/Initial+Session+with+a+Child+Therapist BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Initial Session The initial session is often a diagnostic interview that is attended by the guardian(s) and the child. Take this opportunity to set expectations about rapport—rapport-building is a personalized process that takes time. The time line is different for each kid, but the process is clinically essential for positive treatment outcomes. Rapport-building might not look like clinical work (pretend play, art, games), but it is the most important foundational piece of the therapeutic alliance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/bbc6121b-40fc-4db2-8386-2a7fae784ca6/Fidget+Toys.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Subsequent Sessions Approach the first few sessions with flexibility and keep the goal of rapport in the forefront. The goal of rapport is not to resolve anxiety, tame tantrums, or explore trauma (that comes later). The primary goal of rapport is to create a positive association with the therapeutic environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e75bf6da-1357-41ba-83f9-3e919e79dbdf/Fidget+Toys.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Setbacks Sometimes there can be setbacks in the therapeutic relationship and rapport can be damaged. When trust is breached due to safety or legal concerns by the therapist or when the client undergoes a new trauma that causes them to lose confidence in the therapeutic process, progress may cease or regress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9ca32582-1306-4c24-a937-9df05269cc1f/About+Me.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - About Me This worksheet is a great “get-to-know-you” tool. For school-aged kids, it is often used during a therapy intake session while the parent or guardian is communicating with the therapist. Explore our printable writing prompts for kids and teens HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e5c71dde-0a32-48de-9aaf-c7b8d0cb46d7/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Community Play Mat A representation of a community can be a symbolic microcosm where children can navigate and make sense of their world. The town rug provides a structured yet flexible platform for play, and encourages a sense of community, problem-solving, and the development of social skills. Learn more about play therapy and explore our recommended toys and games HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7ce19e29-7502-40b5-a2c3-93c30b66b232/ScratchPaperStickers.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Scratch Paper This is a great independent activity for kids to work on while following along with the initial session. Check our our recommended materials for art therapy HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ae410368-72d1-4873-8810-ad2eafb81ffd/suction+fidgets.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Fidget Toys Fidget toys offer relief in moments of emotional tension or during arduous cognitive tasks (like a therapy session). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f7ebd646-bd7d-4efd-8e81-e0edaeda4eb7/yogaball.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Yoga Ball Initial sessions can be tedious, so provide safe opportunities for movement with a yoga ball. The yoga ball promotes sensory integration and body awareness in kids, which can enhance focus and emotional regulation! Learn more about sensory integration and sensory processing disorders HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/06cecbe6-0613-4a71-9113-f9864173d444/coloringbook.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Coloring Book Have a coloring book and colored pencils available! Learn more about the value of art therapy HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c10de485-74c8-4fbe-bb1c-1bdf8d052d12/My+Home+Worksheet.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - My Home Ask kids to draw their home (or homes) and the people and animals that live there. Build a holistic family systems perspective by using the drawing to explore environmental and family dynamics. Bond over a shared love of cats or a favorite outdoor activity while learning about the child’s support system! Explore our other therapeutic activities HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/30b649bf-6c3b-4f11-a907-c7748f2b010e/YourHouseMyHouse.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Your House, My House Bibliotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes literature as a means to address and alleviate emotional, behavioral, psychological, and social challenges. The power of storytelling allows kids to explore those challenges from a safe space within the pages of a book. Your House, My House explores themes of social dynamics, family, and community. Explore our collection of recommended children’s books HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1a3298b7-45b0-48e7-b7cc-468d9c863a77/Screen+Shot+2024-09-19+at+8.12.54+AM.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Build-It Prompts This therapeutic activity is a great way to roll the dice and find constructive inspiration. We love to use this activity with Lego or Play-Doh! (Check out our therapeutic activities with Play-Doh HERE!) After each turn, try these talking points: What did you build? Why did you choose to build this? Would you change anything about your creation? If you could take a magic wand and make this creation real, would you do it? Why or why not? Explore our other therapeutic activities HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b145628a-cc8c-4aaa-b6e8-e20098bd52de/kineticSand.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Kinetic Sand The unique texture of kinetic sand provides a calming sensory experience that creates a soothing and grounding effect. As kids manipulate the sand with their hands, they engage in a practice that encourages mindfulness and focus within the therapeutic space. Explore our recommended toys and games for play therapy HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9058542c-92bb-490e-85d2-1ac7946035e9/oobleck.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Counseling Activity Guide Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid that is kind of like us—its behavior is variable depending on stress! This hands-on sensorial experiment can help kids understand that stress (anxiety, frustration, disappointment, failure, anger) can change our behavior. Learn how to make Oobleck and how to talk to kids about transformative nature HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/72b6ec38-6fa4-4458-b09d-b7ba9766b839/tacocat.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza This fast-paced, easy-to-learn card game disarms tension and helps a child feel at ease in a therapeutic setting. Card games are FUN and while therapy can be hard work, it should also have elements of levity. Games can help establish trust and rapport between the therapist and the child which allows for meaningful therapeutic work to take place. Check our our recommended counseling games HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/742257c6-5225-4800-98ca-6f0614edc5a4/Untitled+design+%2826%29.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Tumble Tower with Question Prompts A tumble tower is a great hands-on game to break the ice. This game requires competitive teamwork to get the tower as high as possible. Write your own questions on the blocks, or print and adhere our question tabs and answer them as you play! Learn more about counseling games HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4e3d877a-0413-49b0-b98a-427c239650da/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.49.46+AM.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - How to Talk to Teens Effective communication during adolescence builds mutual trust, understanding, and respect. This kind of communication allows parents and therapists to better recognize cues and attend to the needs of teens. Learn more about parent-teen communication and checkout our printable conversation starters. Explore our mental health infographics HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9cf459a2-6bb6-4665-b6a1-e7e549e10d35/Info+Resilience.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Resilience Infographic Resilience is a dynamic skill set that empowers kids to adapt, learn, and thrive through life’s journey. By nurturing a growth mindset, we can support self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and optimism in kids so that they can grow and persevere through setbacks. Check out our pediatric mental health infographics HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b86197c4-72f0-484f-a819-d8760eb904c4/journal.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Journal Personalized journals are a safe way for kids to express thoughts, emotions, reflections, and experiences through writing. Find our other recommended resources for child therapy HERE! And check out our therapeutic writing prompts HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d7e466d4-36c1-4e0f-8fe3-d0fbf0c839fa/Miracle+Question.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Miracle Question Writing Prompt The miracle question serves to help conceive and understand an issue. Once an issue is recognized, it can be addressed. Explore our other therapeutic writing worksheets HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d976aa8a-514f-47d5-8510-0c4c25bb6f54/conversationcards.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Conversation Cards Conversation cards provide a framework for children to express thoughts and feelings. These cards offer a diverse range of topics and prompts to promote effective communication skills. Find more recommended materials for child therapy HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/28259457-ed3b-434d-86fa-597cdbc2de0f/Appreciation.png BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - I Appreciate / I Do Not Appreciate Gratitude is a powerful practice that is linked to resilience, flexibility, and a growth mindset. Identifying what is appreciated and what is not appreciated can help kids understand their own values and priorities. Check our our other therapeutic writing prompts HERE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/27a96974-5d24-42ce-bd96-55ec00ca4475/watercolorpaint.jpg BLOG - Child Therapist Tips: Building Rapport - Creative Expression Art therapy empowers kids to develop coping skills, build self-esteem, and find healing by using creativity as a means to communicate thoughts and emotions that words alone cannot express. Learn more about art therapy HERE! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/therapeutic-activities-with-play-doh monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/90ba901b-cf96-42a8-82cf-8eea9b49faa6/behavior+management.png BLOG - Therapeutic Activities with Play-Doh - Stress Ball(oon) Put Play-Doh inside a balloon to create an easy sensory stress ball! Squeezing the ball can improve focus and release tension. These stress balls are discreet, fun, and portable, which makes them a great tool for independent emotional regulation. Depending on the age and impulses of the kid, make sure to review guidelines around this activity. For example: The ball is for squeezing, not throwing. If it becomes a nuisance in class, it might get taken away. The ball is not for chewing or putting in your mouth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cc48514f-1e54-4d27-9860-ee36f2ade8c8/Therapeutic+Activities+with+Play-Doh BLOG - Therapeutic Activities with Play-Doh - 2. Mixed Emotions Our feelings can be complex! Exploring mixed emotions helps kids understand that it's normal to feel “jumbled up,” and gives them the tools to sort themselves out. Encourage the development of emotional literacy through this hands-on color-mixing activity! If I am feeling happy (yellow dough) and excited (red dough) at the same time what happens? Mix the colors together to make something new: silly (orange dough)! What other emotions or behaviors get mixed together sometimes? Visit our Therapeutic Activities tab to explore accompanying resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b2001970-23e7-4f63-b32b-dafbc4bc1c49/behavior+management+copy.png BLOG - Therapeutic Activities with Play-Doh - 3. Build-It Prompts This therapeutic activity is a great way to roll the dice and find constructive inspiration! Use Play-Doh to build the prompts and after each turn, try these talking points: What did you build? Why did you choose to build this? Would you change anything about your creation? If you could take a magic wand and make this creation real, would you do it? Why or why not? Find this resource and more in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/890ccb06-5d25-4a1a-935b-f61560a90b62/play-dog.png BLOG - Therapeutic Activities with Play-Doh - 4. Birthday Cake Build a birthday cake with Play-Doh and practice blowing out candles with deep, intentional breaths. This is a fun way to practice mindful breathing. Take mindfulness practice one step further and encourage kids to think of something they are grateful for, or “a wish come true,” as they blow out each candle. Pair this activity with our Breathing Techniques printable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8002a748-ff95-4dfe-9a73-891075b56e94/play-dog+copy.png BLOG - Therapeutic Activities with Play-Doh - 5. Squash It! The physical act of squashing negative beliefs, ruminating thoughts, or grudges can have a big impact. Ask kids to make something (anything!) out of Play-Doh that represents a thought, belief, or behavior that they would like to squash, and then squash it! Then, talk about what it means. Squashing something doesn’t make it disappear, but it does change it. What is the significance of change? Can you move on from an argument? Can you replace negative self-talk with something more productive? Can you try something new? What happens if someone else makes you feel squashed? How do you recover? Play-Doh is pliable and a great medium to explore resilience and flexibility. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/behavior-management-tools-and-tips monthly 0.5 2025-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e2a355fa-f1e7-46b8-bc27-e4ba7522c08f/behavior+management.jpg BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Our behavior is influenced by a multiplicity of factors. Developmental stage, temperament, health, experiences, biological needs, and environment can all affect the way we feel and act. When working on behavior management with kids, consider what factors may be affecting their current behavior. Were they up late last night? Did they eat enough at lunch? Did they have a fight with a friend? Are they worried about a test? Are they adjusting to a new schedule? When we take a moment to consider someone’s circumstance, we equip ourselves with more precise tools to address their needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/529f927b-470b-48cd-ad17-e59714a5f32c/sticker+behavior+chart.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Sticker Chart Every kid is different and we have to tailor behavior management plans to meet individual needs and abilities. For some kids, positive behavior charts are very successful. We recommend collaborating with the child to create clear and attainable goals, expectations, and rewards. The idea is to set the child up for success while also maintaining age-appropriate expectations. It’s ok if the the goals need to be adjusted, but refrain from using punishment or threats as part of the behavior chart. For example, once a child earns a sticker on the chart, the sticker cannot be taken away for “bad” behavior later. This creates a sense of security in positive progress—maybe they won’t move forward on the chart every day, but they will never move backwards. Click HERE for our FREE printable behavior chart! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/52389de8-f67f-451c-b8bd-c0b77c264cbb/visual+timer.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Visual Timer Visual timers can aid in the development of time management skills and the ability to navigate transitions. Whether counting down for activities or creating a sense of predictability, visual timers promote a comforting sense of control and contribute to decreased transitional tantrums. Examples: We sit together at the dinner table for at least 10 minutes. Baths are no longer than 15 minutes. We have to leave for school in 30 minutes. I will play with you in 20 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b97321fa-3982-43d9-813e-8f7d81a43406/behavior+buckets.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Behavior Buckets This is a great visual resource, but we would make a few adjustments to the design. Instead of “good” or “bad,” we prefer “prosocial” (considerate of others) and “antisocial” (inconsiderate of others) to help kids understand the nuances of behaviors and motivations. Unlike “bad behaviors,” antisocial behaviors are not always bad. Examples: sometimes not sharing is reasonable; sometimes yelling is standing up for ourselves; sometimes ignoring someone is setting a boundary. It is important to teach kids that human behaviors are complex and they are not being “bad” when they exercise their own complexities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ba5f3a5d-5850-4c28-aac1-0a9b20f18174/yoto.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Audio Player Screen time can lead to mismanaged and/or dysregulated emotions. According to a study by Oflu et al. (2021), “investigating the relationship between the emotion regulation skill and screen time revealed that excessive screen time is associated with emotional lability in this early childhood period.” So what can we do? “We can reduce the possible negative impacts of excessive screen time and promote children's healthy development and well-being by increasing knowledge and encouraging alternative activities that stimulate development” (Muppalla et al., 2023). Open-ended toys, enriching books, and screen-free audio are all great alternative activities! This audio player offers kids the freedom of choice within a curated selection of stories, music, and podcasts—all simplified for independent use by kids aged 3 and up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/175a4d68-40ed-4f30-add8-a979ad88f555/liquid+timer.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Liquid Timer Promote calm, mindful moments while practicing time management and adaptability skills. Taking space (or a time-out) when we are upset is a long-standing way to regain emotional regulation, but in the midst of a tantrum, many kids struggle to see the value of a time-out. Liquid timers are a great alternative to the traditional “go to time-out!” Here’s how: In moments of calm, establish the timer as a peaceful, playful tool that can help us relax (Look how the colors are dancing! Those two are floating down together. Look what happens when the two colors overlap—a new color is made!). Then, in times of upset, the timer can reemerge to help soothe while applying a covert time-out to reestablish emotional regulation. Tip: After establishing the timer as “relaxing,” limit its availability to the child in order to maintain novelty. Novelty increases the timer’s effectiveness as a calm-down tool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cfbaa35b-9670-465e-adbb-32083545436a/breathing+buddy.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Calm-Down Tools When we teach kids about coping skills, our hope is that they will be able to employ them independently according to their own emotional management system. Tools like Breathing Buddy encourage kids to practice breathing techniques without the help of an adult. Teaching kids mindful breathing exercises goes beyond just calming the mind; it empowers them with a lifelong skill of emotional regulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/243eaf85-8f49-48cf-ab3a-c4bd24d5aeee/daily+schedule.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Daily Routine A visual lay-out of the day can help kids (and parents!) stay organized, understand expectations, and feel prepared for what’s ahead. Mental preparation can reduce anxiety and the accompanying behaviors (tantrums, refusal, rumination) and encourages self-efficacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/acbe2cb6-7f3d-4313-909c-8d4425e2fc93/light+alarm+clock.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Light Alarm/Night Light Nighttime and morning behaviors are often a struggle for parents. A sunrise simulation alarm/night light can help. Freedom within limits can help establish the expectations of this device. For example: What color nightlight would you like tonight? Remember, we stay in bed until the white light is on in the morning. These expectations are strengthened with positive reinforcement. You followed your light alarm, pick out a sticker for the chart! After a good night of sleep, we have enough energy to go to the park! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d2107dfe-ce49-45d9-bd89-2681c93ab48e/unsplash-image-y6T0YKVKx6Q.jpg BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Books About Behavior Learning to manage emotions and behaviors is an essential part of a child's growth and development. Our behavior collection introduces kids to the complexities of conduct through an empathetic perspective and promotes tools for adaptive expression. The books in this selection create space for children to explore, understand, and reflect on their behavior and the behavior of their peers. Explore our full selection of recommended children’s books in our Book Lists tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/382ccf2f-88a6-44e4-896e-1dc0f9d9a478/Behavior+Management+Infographic.png BLOG - Behavior Management Tools & Tips - Behavior Management Hand-Out A printable version of this information is available in our Infographics tab! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/10-hands-on-therapeutic-activities-for-kids monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f493e34a-238d-4663-b19d-08a569f14151/SPD.jpg BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - Hands-on learning, also called experiential learning, is learning by doing! 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/db214a6a-f128-4767-9535-0f9e3c9cdf2f/build+it.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - Build-It Prompts This therapeutic activity is a great way to roll the dice and find constructive inspiration! After each turn, try these talking points: What did you build? Why did you choose to build this? Would you change anything about your creation? If you could take a magic wand and make this creation real, would you do it? Why or why not? Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f62a8c37-48e0-4d79-9dbe-3169f3fdf1b7/chemistry.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 2. Chemical Reactions Experiment Through scientific play, children can experiment with cause and effect and learn to better understand the world around them. We love to use the volcano to talk about feeling eruptions! “Baking Soda + Vinegar” is kind of like “Tired + Frustrated”—they both lead to an eruption! What other feelings blend together to make something new? Pair this activity with our Emotions Equations worksheet. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/65f3b257-c513-4046-8b15-d547c8252d5c/cube.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 3. Conversation Cube Print, cut, and fold this template to create an interactive way to talk to kids. This cube has open-ended question prompts to encourage kids to explore their emotions, values, and circumstances. Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Conversation Starters tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e43e898e-a047-4153-8373-0cf078214027/candles.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 4. Wooden Birthday Cake Blowing out candles is a playful way for children to practice intentional breaths that they can employ when feeling dysregulated or upset. Take mindfulness practice one step further and encourage kids to think of something they are grateful for, or “a wish come true,” as they blow out each candle. Pair this activity with our Breathing Techniques infographic. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/886e21ed-9380-4e1b-ab73-944d32e0eedc/fortune+teller.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 5. Paper Fortune Teller: Mindfulness Practice This foldable fortune teller is an interactive way to prompt mindfulness practice with kids. Engage in body stretches, deep breathing, and sensory exploration while meditating on kindness, gratitude, and peace. Encourage kids to practice on their own or with their friends and family! Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Mindfulness Practice tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/85617dac-748b-4037-b66a-beb64e0e98b6/sand+play.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 6. Kinetic Sand + Toys The unique texture of kinetic sand provides a calming sensory experience that creates a soothing and grounding effect. As kids manipulate the sand with their hands, they engage in a practice that encourages mindfulness and focus within the therapeutic space. Use small toys like these flowers to create a gratitude garden or to talk about the value of individual differences. Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9058542c-92bb-490e-85d2-1ac7946035e9/oobleck.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 7. Oobleck Science Activity Guide Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid that is kind of like us—its behavior is variable depending on stress! This hands-on sensorial experiment can help kids understand that stress (anxiety, frustration, disappointment, failure, anger) can change our behavior. Read on to learn how to make Oobleck and how to talk to kids about transformative nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c5d4614b-292e-420b-8b6a-a27333ef0a7d/beads.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 8. Beading Kit Beading encourages patience, creativity, and focus as kids select, organize, and assemble pieces. It can also serve as a meditative outlet by providing children with a calming and immersive experience. We love to use bead patterns to talk about emotional and behavioral patterns! Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/484b064d-93ed-4704-b075-46e7646a4f77/dog.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 9. What Would Puppy Do? This puppy-in-a-box is not only soft and cute, it is also an excellent tool to help kids practice problem-solving and perspective-taking. We like to use the puppy as an approachable proxy for a child’s personal struggles. This builds empathy for self and others! Give the child personally-relevant scenario prompts and ask them to show and explain how the puppy would behave and feel in those situations. Here are a few examples: If a child is struggling with peer issues: Puppy loves playing at the dog-park, but sometimes he plays too rough and then the other dogs don’t want to be near him. Can you show me how Puppy might feel and what he might do? What is something helpful you could say to Puppy? If a child is struggling with separation anxiety: Puppy’s owners have to go to work, so they bring her to doggy-daycare. Can you show me how Puppy might feel and what she might do? How could you comfort Puppy? If the child seems receptive, you could personalize the scenario by asking them, have you ever felt this way? What would have helped you? Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/090c28f3-7551-419d-bd59-a02cfa4a8433/doll+house.png BLOG - 10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids - 10. Doll House Dollhouses provide a symbolic space where children can examine their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through the manipulation of figures and settings, children can externalize and make sense of their internal world. This type of play facilitates communication when verbal expression is challenging or limited. Try these play prompts: Who does the kid go to when they get hurt? Where does the dad spend the most time? Who yells the most in this family? Who is the funniest in this family? Where does the kid hide when they feel afraid? Who cooks the food? Which room is the most peaceful? Find this resource and other recommend toys and games for play therapy HERE. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/sensory-processing-disorders monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1726167294512-PNTJRVWVLBD0TAIFQFNL/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - What are Sensory Processing Disorders? According to Passarello et al. (2022), “sensory processing disorders (SPDs) can be described as difficulty detecting, modulating, interpreting, and/or responding to sensory experiences.” Symptoms of sensory processing disorders are categorized by three types: Under-responsive: Fails to respond to sensory input and may have a delayed or underdeveloped pain response. Over-responsive: Displays a heightened reaction to sensory input and may become overwhelmed and dysregulated. Sensory-seeking: Pursues sensorial experiences without regard to social boundaries or personal safety and may exhibit reckless or clumsy spacial awareness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a97c65fd-7a3a-40c7-b2f4-c9fdef35d55b/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - How can we help kids with SPDs thrive? When a kid has high sensory processing needs, there are simple accommodations we can make to help them feel safe and comfortable. Think about the specific child and collaborate with them to find creative accommodations to meet their needs. Accommodations can help support kids with sensory processing disorders, but depending on the age and needs of the child, some accommodations may need to be supplemented with professional guidance. If you or your child are struggling with daily functioning, please reach out to a trained professional for personalized treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/89b462cf-7129-4373-8b74-82c7778dd2b5/Info%3A+Sensory+Processing+Disorders BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensory Processing Disorders A printable version of this information is available in our Infographics tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8cfe20b8-1fd9-4459-9de5-c9517d6e7a8d/Screen+Shot+2024-09-16+at+2.33.59+PM.png BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - What’s the Plan? Try these talking points to create collaborative game plans for kids with SPDs. A printable version of this information is available in our Conversation Starters tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4165b6d1-471a-4b0b-9c89-a58bb08b2e42/6.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensorial Activity Board A quiet silicone fidget toy to help kids find their calm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c25d73df-3d1a-4f6f-8f5c-96ce1684e9f3/13.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensory Stickers Textured sensory stickers to remind kids to slow down and breathe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5673c43c-da13-441c-8c84-4a3fbc688b51/11.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Fidget Toys A quiet sensory toy that soothes the mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/54f84b3a-5d4e-420c-b865-2c0bb45fa2b9/1.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensory Swivel Chair This sensory chair helps kids with balance, coordination, and focus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4a4dca78-0838-4da0-bc29-223863b290c1/7.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensory Salt Lamp A salt lamp gives off a glowy, calming light for when kids need diminished sensory input. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3347b44e-7300-415d-b708-a64e1eba2e65/2.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensory Cushion This textured seat cushion allows active kids safe and subtle options for movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2faf55fe-e336-4e35-9200-b3cabc9348f6/sensoryring.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensory Rings Sensory rings offer textured stimulation to help kids focus and relax without drawing attention to themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/79f3d8fa-0236-4b0b-b761-0ded2c166aa6/12.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Balance Ball Chair A stability chair helps kids maintain focus and attention while meeting their sensory needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e2c3e616-2d15-49ef-9759-f72ba67c499e/8.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - White Noise Machine A natural sound machine can dampen outside noises to help create a calming environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/de39e2dc-51d9-46a8-9f99-eab26e9fe89b/4.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Sensory Foot Cushion This foot pad is perfect for kids with “busy feet.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/88acd60b-6cb9-4cc7-a080-b4a25f6748c8/5.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Kick Bands Kick bands allow kids an outlet for quiet movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/39ece20b-d8e1-4e91-8178-92be5f569b7c/9.jpg BLOG - Sensory Processing Disorders - Gross Motor Balance Toys Active free-play helps kids fulfill sensory needs. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/alphabet-feelings monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1721144259684-A6HEEXKYJOBRZYHN3BI2/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, name, and recognize feelings in ourselves and others. It is an essential skill for children (and adults!) to cultivate because it forms the foundation for social and emotional development. By fostering these skills early on, we equip children with the tools they need for lifelong emotional well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/777a34e4-57ca-4d1e-919c-b8e41f6c62b9/Alphabet+Feelings+PDF BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Alphabet Feelings This simple chart provides a framework for adults to help kids to systematically explore different emotions, scenarios, and coping skills. For early childhood education teachers, pair Alphabet Feelings with academic letter practice. For parents, incorporate Alphabet Feelings into dinnertime conversation or a bedtime routine. For clinicians, use Alphabet Feelings to kick-start a session. Talking Points: What is this feeling? What would your body look like if you were feeling this way? Talk about a time you felt this feeling. Is this feeling comfortable? (If not, identify relevant coping skills.) Can you think of any other feelings that start with this letter? Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e6fe522c-8418-4f6b-9d1f-8b7dd4711b10/Check+In+Fortune+Teller.png BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Foldable Fortune Teller: Check-In This foldable fortune teller is a fun and engaging way to do a daily check-in with kids. We also encourage kids to use it with each other to build meaningful interpersonal bonds! Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Conversation Starters tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/54726178-77a5-4cf4-bd3a-25d17f63f804/IHeardYourFeelings.jpg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - I Heard Your Feelings These visual conversation cards enable kids to practice inferential thinking by drawing from personal experience and empathetic perspectives. Help kids cultivate communication skills, social literacy, and problem solving abilities through conversation! Explore more resources in our Play Therapy Materials tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7bb9fecb-4caa-4a12-8940-007e34f106a7/20+Questions+for+the+Classroom.png BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - 20 Question Prompts for Classroom Conversation Use conversation prompts to encourage students to share their perspectives through meaningful discussions. Well-crafted conversation starters contribute to a dynamic classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas and collaborating with their teachers and peers. Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Conversation Starters tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ad387909-c63b-433b-849d-da6d9f034a7f/FEELINGS%21.jpg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Feeling Cards Feeling cards provide a visual and interactive way to explore a spectrum of feelings and coping skills. These cards can be used to facilitate open dialogue and help children articulate and navigate their emotions. Explore more resources in our Child Therapy Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7b57594e-f7e9-4164-8023-2f162eb254b7/Color+Coded+Feelings.png BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Color-Coded Feelings Color-coded feeling charts are an effective way to help kids understand, talk about, and manage their emotions. By building a strong emotionally literate foundation, kids gain the ability to articulate their thoughts, improve social skills, develop empathy, and form healthy connections. This chart is an excellent companion to board games as it facilitates the incorporation of accessible emotional development practice. For example, use this chart while playing Candy Land and talk about the corresponding feeling when you draw a color card! Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/429a2a32-aa6f-456d-82ae-321f761d17db/feelingchart.jpg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Feeling Charts & Coping Skills Feeling charts are visual aides that enable kids to navigate complex feelings. This collection comes with added resources to help kids articulate nuanced emotions and identify coping skills. Explore more resources in our Child Therapy Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8d9208d6-3379-41f6-b13d-eb5161ce9722/20+Questions+for+Family+Dinner.png BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - 20 Question Prompts for Dinner Conversation Gathering around the table for a meal creates a dedicated time for family members to come together, share their experiences, and strengthen bonds. Question prompts are a great way to get the conversation started! Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Conversation Starters tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ec39d75e-cfeb-47d8-af73-7aaa793c4cb6/BeanBags.jpg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Feelings Bean Bags While playing ‘hide-n-seek’ or ‘catch’ with these bean bags, talk about the emotions depicted on each one. Explore more resources in our Child Therapy Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2946a57b-e7d4-4a3c-89aa-c5d395da904a/Emotional+Backpack.png BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - The Emotional Backpack This prompt encourages kids to think and write about preoccupying parts of their consciousness. By visualizing “carrying” challenging memories, thoughts, or feelings, they can also begin to “unpack” what is not productive. Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Writing Prompts tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/985aa3c3-404b-403e-9649-2dded5f28e24/HandPuppet.jpg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Hand Puppet Puppet characters offer a non-threatening and engaging medium for children to express themselves. Use hand puppets to navigate sensitive topics, encourage empathy, and gain valuable insights into a child's inner world. Explore more resources in our Play Therapy Materials tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/91a6bf90-881b-492d-b36c-65a086efa985/Feeling+Chart.png BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Feeling Chart This visual aid allows kids to identify, express, and understand their feelings in a tangible way. By regularly using feeling charts, kids develop emotional intelligence and gain insight into their moods and actions. Feeling charts create a visual language around emotions which allows therapists, parents, and educators to provide targeted support to kids in need. Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ee1b4ce4-b493-483f-93b1-7a99db5fc126/markers1.jpg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Markers for Artistic Expression Markers are an accessible, familiar tool that most kids feel comfortable using. Allow kids to emotionally express themselves and take a genuine interest in their creations. Explore more resources in our Art Therapy Materials tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/32d0432e-44f7-4b38-8b10-26230f9cb40d/Make+the+Face.png BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Make the Face Read a scenario prompt and ask the child to illustrate how the people in the scenario might be feeling. In this exercise, drawing faces allows kids to practice empathy and gain insight through perspective-taking. Some example prompts: How do you feel when you lose a game? How does your friend feel when they win a game? How do you want your friend to act when they win? How does your friend want you to act when you lose? Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/390b46c8-c0a3-4cc4-962d-ee38f5059c88/emotioncubes.jpg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Emotion Cubes Emotion Cubes are interactive prompts that encourage expression and discussion. Explore more resources in our Child Therapy Tools tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d1e098ab-0129-4fce-95cd-7094e8432144/Visual+Prompts.png BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Talk About It! There are no wrong answers when using pictures to prompt discussion with kids! These visual scenarios help kids build empathy and healthy communication skills. Find a free printable PDF version of this resource and others in our Conversation Starters tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ecaa2045-717b-4922-b67d-d87e561a3aad/unsplash-image-cYQtW1HTpbg.jpg BLOG - Alphabet Feelings - Children’s Books that Explore Feelings Books are a powerful medium for kids to explore feelings and process complex emotions. Our Feelings Collection is curated to help kids identify and label their feelings, develop emotional articulation, and find a deeper understanding of themselves and others. Explore our full selection of recommended children’s books in our Book Lists tab! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/bibliotherapy-helping-kids-manage-anxiety monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a9e84abd-967f-4e61-8c9f-e66a0eec22ba/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Understanding Childhood Anxiety We all experience anxiety and while it can certainly be uncomfortable, anxiety isn’t all bad. It motivates us to prepare, rethink, understand, and use caution. Anxiety is a normal function of the human experience, but it can become untamed. Anxious kids are often mislabeled as uncooperative or fussy. Sometimes that is the case, but kids can also experience deeply distressing anxious feelings including excessive worry, fearfulness, irritability, and physical symptoms like stomachaches or headaches. The roots of anxiety can be complex and can stem from genetic predisposition, environmental stressors, emotional dysregulation, and traumatic experiences. What to do: One of the best ways to tame anxiety is to demystify it. We love to encourage kids to explore the feelings, triggers, behaviors, and outcomes of anxiety through bibliotherapy (curated story books paired with inferential reasoning and discussion). Use the characters and narratives to prompt focused discussion: Why do you think he is acting like that? Have you ever felt like that? What could that character do differently next time? Look at her face, how do you think she is feeling? What could you say or do to help that character feel better? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b6ac9712-27f3-4960-bef5-37639eb4db99/Mad.jpg BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Are You Mad at Me? A book that highlights: anxiety, understanding, & confidence. “When Opal the ostrich is anxious, her neck feels as wobbly as a spaghetti noodle. Her family lovingly calls this “The Noodles,” and tries their best to help. But it’s not easy to calm down when you’re a worrier like Opal—especially when you’re worrying about somebody else’s opinion of you. This light-hearted take on social anxiety is just the right amount silly and sweet—perfect for young children and anyone else who has ever gotten The Noodles.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9c39e89b-e894-44ab-af6b-711801dcd66c/Road.jpg BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - What the Road Said A book that highlights: anxiety, feelings, depression, & perseverance. “Do not worry. Sometimes we go the wrong way on our way to the right way. It's okay to be afraid or to sometimes wander down the wrong path. Bestselling poet and activist Cleo Wade's What the Road Said features illustrations by Lucie de Moyencourt and encourages us to lead with kindness and curiosity, remembering that the most important thing we can do in life is to keep going.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0b86b3bf-bf8d-4154-848b-37d9a74848bd/Shy.jpg BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Shy Willow A book that highlights: anxiety & confidence. “Her home is in an abandoned mailbox, and she'd rather stay put. Outside kids scream and soccer balls collide, trees look like monsters, and rain is noisy in a scary kind of way. It's much nicer to stay inside, drawing. But then a young boy drops a letter in Willow's mailbox: it's a note to the moon asking for a special favor. Willow knows that if she doesn't brave the world outside, the letter will never be delivered, and the boy will be heartbroken. Should she try? Can she? Cat Min delivers a breathtakingly illustrated story about shyness, the power of empathy, and what it means to make a friend.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5f208c4b-e9e5-4b45-82fd-1b6ce93d75ca/Punky.jpg BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Punky Aloha A book that highlights: anxiety, shyness, confidence, & friendship. “Punky loves to do a lot of things—except meeting new friends. She doesn’t feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother’s magical sunglasses, and with a lot of aloha in her heart, Punky sets off on a BIG adventure for the very first time. Will she be able to get the butter for grandma? Punky Aloha is a Polynesian girl who carries her culture in her heart and in everything she does. Kids will love to follow this fun character all over the island of O’ahu.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2b26a11e-faf8-4df1-8c86-3b4e636b7645/Mindi.jpg BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See A book that highlights: anxiety, fear, & resilience. “When a little girl named Mindi says she is being visited by a big goose—a scary creature that is visible only to her—her devoted dad and mom try everything they can think of to drive it away. But maybe some outside assistance is warranted from their wise friend Austen, a farmer who knows what is needed to help Mindi turn her mind to something new. In a sensitive exploration of childhood fears, Sam McBratney, the author of Guess How Much I Love You, narrates with charm, wit, and a touch of whimsy, while Linda Ólafsdóttir’s delicate illustrations enhance the modern fairy-tale feel in a story that is sure to become a bedtime favorite.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0df1db9a-fecd-49a3-ab81-f6ba8debdad4/nate.jpg BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Ninja Nate A book that highlights: anxiety, diverse abilities, resilience, & family. “Nathaniel, or, as his friends call him, Ninja Nate, has been dressing like a ninja all summer long—even sleeping in his suit. And he doesn’t plan on stopping for his first day of fifth grade, especially when he has been hiding his robotic leg under his ninja costume. His friends may know about his accident, but they’ve never seen the new him. What if they treat him differently? With the help of his brother, Sensei Charlie, and ninja mom, Mama Mary, maybe Ninja Nate can be part boy, part robot, all Nathaniel!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c0849e7f-2b97-48de-ac93-39f5bb160f4e/Whatif.jpg BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - The Whatifs A book that highlights: anxiety, perfectionism, & resilience. “Cora is constantly worrying about everything. Because of this, the Whatifs love her. They sneak up to her and give her all kinds of doubts: big or small, silly or frightening, likely or impossible. As she prepares for an upcoming piano recital, the Whatifs cling on tighter and drag her down, making her anxious about messing up during the concert. Will she be able to change her worry-filled thoughts into hopeful ones?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - 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. Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f96ac5f5-81a8-4565-b3cc-bc9cf64e4b25/The+Party+Plan.png BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Conversation Starters for Mental Preparation Parties or social gatherings often alter our daily routines. This can be especially disruptive to young kids. With anticipated disruptions in mind, these conversation starters promote social skills, confidence, problem-solving, and emotional regulation by helping kids feel heard, understood, and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Preparedness in kids (and adults!) contributes to overall well-being and can significantly reduce dysregulated feelings and behaviors. Try these talking points on the commute to a birthday party or social gathering and observe the positive effects of collaborative preparedness! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/21e9e10f-ee41-494a-a9ec-02ebe023cf01/Screen+Shot+2024-02-23+at+10.36.32+AM.png BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Calm-Down Breathing Techniques for Kids Teaching kids mindful breathing exercises goes beyond just calming the mind, it equips them with the power of emotional regulation. These techniques enhance focus, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well-being. By incorporating simple and fun breathing exercises into their daily routine, children can build a foundation for better emotional health, improved concentration, and the ability to navigate life's challenges with a deep breath and a centered mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8eb6d90f-e4e9-475b-b8c2-bed20043aa2f/Info+Tapping.png BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - Acupressure Tapping for Kids Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping is a gentle, evidence-based method that combines acupressure with positive affirmations to alleviate stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. Designed specifically for kids, our tapping infographic offers an actionable way kids can manage their feelings. Through simple tapping on specific points of the body, kids can learn to navigate their emotions, build resilience, and foster a sense of emotional well-being. Done with a parent, this technique can also strengthen parent-child bonding and trust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/796b235d-f2e1-4a6f-aea4-97e5b0fedd60/Screen+Shot+2024-03-11+at+2.27.10+PM.png BLOG - Bibliotherapy for Anxiety - 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 and is inherent in anxiety. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/early-childhood-education-philosophies monthly 0.5 2024-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2f244f74-29f0-4edf-a8ca-d5466f1154aa/emotion+%281%29.jpg BLOG - Early Childhood Education Philosophies - Montessori THEORY: Child-centered learning that emphasizes hands-on, self-directed activities in a prepared environment. Teachers act as guides rather than traditional instructors. HALLMARKS: Mixed-age classrooms, individualized learning plans, and specially designed educational materials https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1716904837391-DSJOZ7X2C8FHYV2GSY55/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Early Childhood Education Philosophies - Reggio Emilia THEORY: Child-led learning that emphasizes a respectful and thoughtful approach and utilizes the classroom environment as the “third teacher.” Learning is driven by student interests. HALLMARKS: Collaborative group work, creative problem-solving, and artistic expression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/24a4c77b-d9a8-434c-a9a0-aa1f6a7123fd/emotion+%281%29.jpg BLOG - Early Childhood Education Philosophies - Waldorf THEORY: Holistic learning that emphasizes imaginative play, storytelling, and practical activities. Students stay with the same teacher from preschool through 8th grade. HALLMARKS: Natural materials, creative expression, focus on rhythm and repetition, and delayed formal academics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1716905022733-9ZH7S08ZONW2H9PU7ZGP/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Early Childhood Education Philosophies - Play-Based THEORY: Engagement-centered learning that emphasizes play as the primary way children learn about the world. Activities are designed to be fun and captivating. HALLMARKS: Structured play, free play, emphasis on cooperative interactions, and focus on social and emotional development https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2a90b222-d85f-455c-97fe-ff60765d8b99/emotion+%281%29+copy.jpg BLOG - Early Childhood Education Philosophies - Forest THEORY: Outdoor and nature-based learning that emphasizes open-air engagement with the natural environment through play and exploration. HALLMARKS: Child-directed, supported risk-taking, exploratory learning, and environmental stewardship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/09e32bd5-d300-48c6-a2b3-adbb38fb51db/Screen+Shot+2024-05-29+at+1.33.47+PM.png BLOG - Early Childhood Education Philosophies - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/3-empathy-building-activities-for-kids monthly 0.5 2024-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/318bdbe1-2af3-4967-a111-ea9f20658ded/EmotionPoppers.jpg BLOG - 3 Empathy-Building Activities for Kids - Emotion Stories These emotion poppers can be used in many different ways to help kids identify and contextualize emotions—a major component of emotional literacy and empathy-building! Push the popper that best describes how you felt at bedtime last night or as you push each popper, talk about a time when you experienced that feeling or try our favorite way: Hide the poppers around the room. As the child finds each popper, have them identify the emotion and set the popper on a table in the order it is found. When all the poppers have been found, identified, and set in place, ask the child to tell an “emotion story” that follows the order of the poppers. How do we go from mad to sad to happy to silly to overwhelmed? There are so many stories to tell! Tell an emotion story from the perspective of self, parents, siblings, teachers, bullies, friends—anyone! Give a location prompt, this story will take place at recess. Through storytelling, kids learn to take unique perspectives while exercising creativity to explain and understand fluctuating emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5871249f-76d1-4372-b595-a7bf04387e7b/PuppyInABox.png BLOG - 3 Empathy-Building Activities for Kids - 2. What Would Puppy Do? This puppy-in-a-matchbox is not only soft and cute, it is also an excellent tool to help kids practice problem-solving and perspective taking. We like to use the puppy as an approachable proxy for a child’s personal struggles. This builds empathy for self and others! Give the child personally-relevant scenario prompts and ask them to show and explain how the puppy would behave and feel in those situations. Here are a few examples: If a child is struggling with peer issues: Puppy loves playing at the dog-park, but sometimes he plays too rough and then the other dogs don’t want to be near him. Can you show me how Puppy might feel and what he might do? What is something helpful you could say to Puppy? If a child is struggling with separation anxiety: Puppy’s owners have to go to work, so they bring her to doggy-daycare. Can you show me how Puppy might feel and what she might do? How could you comfort Puppy? If the child seems receptive, you could personalize the scenario by asking them, have you ever felt this way? What would have helped you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/54726178-77a5-4cf4-bd3a-25d17f63f804/IHeardYourFeelings.jpg BLOG - 3 Empathy-Building Activities for Kids - 3. I Heard Your Feelings These visual scenario cards encourage kids to examine different perspectives by drawing from personal experience and exercising inferential thinking. This kind of perspective-taking helps kids process social, emotional, and moral dilemmas while also cognitively rehearsing appropriate reactions. This low-stakes rehearsal of prosocial skills helps kids develop a mental roadmap on how to behave productively and engage with others. When you have a quiet moment, try a few of these cards and observe a child’s empathetic reasoning skills in action! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/parenting-styles monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/994c27fc-1cdd-49ba-8221-82c41a3628c5/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Parenting Styles: Explained - Parenting styles are often categorized into four main types based on the work of psychologist Diana Baumrind: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and disengaged. These styles reflect different approaches to parenting and have varying impacts on a child's development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1715267961043-5BHIZRP4GZ1TC4DWYC5X/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Parenting Styles: Explained - Considerations Reflect on how you were parented. For better or for worse, are you adopting the style that was modeled for you, or are you compensating by using a style that opposes the way you were raised? For many parents their parenting style is also influenced by anxiety. The authoritarian parent might worry that their child will be undisciplined or lazy if they don’t firmly direct them. The permissive parent might worry that their child will tantrum or have low self-esteem if they set boundaries. The neglectful parent may be struggling with personal complexities that prevent them from being available to their child. Meet yourself with empathy and allow your individual parenting style to bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8a2f15a7-a646-4916-8e6d-c3f5453cd6ad/Screen+Shot+2024-05-10+at+12.14.04+PM.png BLOG - Parenting Styles: Explained - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/oobleck-and-transformative-nature monthly 0.5 2024-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b4da995c-0b49-4cae-9ae1-e4df3de1b1b0/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Oobleck and Transformative Nature - What is Oobleck? Oobleck is a fun and easy demonstration of a non-Newtonian fluid. The name is a reference to the goopy precipitation in Dr. Suess’ 1979 book, Bartholomew and the Oobleck. Made from a mixture of cornstarch and water, Oobleck seems thinner and liquid-like at rest, but turns thicker and solid-like under pressure. It doesn’t exactly follow the expected behavior (or viscosity) of either a liquid or a solid—it is a non-Newtonian fluid! Non-Newtonian fluids are kind of like us—their behavior is variable depending on stress! This hands-on sensorial experiment can help kids understand that stress (anxiety, frustration, disappointment, failure, anger) can change our behavior. Read on to learn how to make Oobleck and how to talk to kids about transformative nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/68594e64-f7fe-4556-8b99-55b9b333b4f5/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.jpg BLOG - Oobleck and Transformative Nature - Oobleck Recipe newspaper mixing bowl measuring cups 1 cup of cornstarch 1/2 cup of water (or more) Spread out the newspaper on your work surface (this experiment is messy!). In a large mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of cornstarch. Slowly add the water to the bowl while mixing with your hand or a spoon. If it’s too dry, add more water. If it’s too wet, add more cornstarch. You will know it’s done when it feels like a solid when tapped. NOTE: Do NOT dispose of Oobleck in plumbing (sink, toilet, etc). Rather, put it in the garbage or dilute it with water and dump it outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2c10e696-8da0-40b8-8e85-745b8e741855/Emotion+Equations.png BLOG - Oobleck and Transformative Nature - Emotion Equations Worksheet This worksheet helps kids understand how different environmental, physiological, social, emotional, or physical factors may effect their emotional expression. When kids understand their feelings, they are better able to self-regulate and have empathy for themselves and others. Find a free PDF printable version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e5fd70b4-64ef-49f4-aadc-334106223604/1.jpg BLOG - Oobleck and Transformative Nature - Construction Vehicles Drive, dig, dump, roll, and push the Oobleck around the bowl! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d39b4383-a49d-495a-9724-2b0d3759a959/2.jpg BLOG - Oobleck and Transformative Nature - Baby Animals How do baby animals play in the Oobleck? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8068a461-dc3c-4713-a88c-f64d16b284c2/3.jpg BLOG - Oobleck and Transformative Nature - Fossils Use tools to uncover fossils hidden in the Oobleck! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4c233691-5415-42ac-a11d-5f84410f861f/Screen+Shot+2024-04-22+at+8.46.02+PM.png BLOG - Oobleck and Transformative Nature - A free printable version of this information is available in our Therapeutic Activities Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health activities. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/the-value-of-emotional-literacy monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1713188339770-3ANCXSS4VE4IDMZ6234R/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - What is Emotional Literacy? Emotional literacy is the ability to recognize, understand, and express our own emotions and the emotions of others. Emotional literacy is closely tied to empathy and allows us to have compassion for ourselves and those around us. By learning the language of feelings, children can better navigate emotional turmoil, practice productive coping skills, and recover from upset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/91a6bf90-881b-492d-b36c-65a086efa985/Feeling+Chart.png BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Feeling Chart This visual aid allows kids to identify, express, and understand their feelings in a tangible way. By regularly using feeling charts, kids develop emotional intelligence and gain insight into their moods and actions. Feeling charts create a visual language around emotions which allows therapists, parents, and educators to provide targeted support to kids in need. Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e3fb9037-dceb-4caf-8176-3701fdb05236/My+Feelings+Bean+Bags.jpg BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - My Feelings Bean Bags These sensorial bean bags are filled with crunchy beans and are animated with recognizable emotions. Play hide-n-seek or catch with these bean bags, and talk about the emotions depicted on each one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4c880582-32a3-4c77-be46-c275a757f520/Scenario+Cards+School.jpg BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Scenario Cards School-based scenario cards help kids think and talk about the complex issues that may arise outside of the home. They are a great way for kids to mentally rehearse situations while practicing empathy for themselves and others. Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Conversation Starters tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/87223613-08c3-4266-91e4-61bdf1f8a93c/Social+and+Logical+Inference+Cards.jpg BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - What’s Going on Here? These conversation cards use visual scenarios and question prompts to help kids develop social and logical inferencing skills. They are a great resource for young children or visual learners! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/355958da-a891-41c6-9010-8552b47c12b3/Feeling+and+Behavior+Patterns.png BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Feeling & Behavior Patterns This worksheet helps kids identify, relate to, and troubleshoot emotional and behavioral patterns. The visual worksheet is accompanied by talking points to help kids take new perspectives and build empathy and resilience. Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ffd9029e-c8fa-47f0-a6f9-c7d7d530b46b/Emotion+Faces.jpg BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Emotion Faces By arranging pieces to create various facial expressions, children engage in a hands-on, visual exploration of emotions. This playful approach encourages open dialogue about feelings and helps children develop emotional intelligence and articulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7b57594e-f7e9-4164-8023-2f162eb254b7/Color+Coded+Feelings.png BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Color-Coded Feelings Color-coded feeling charts are an effective way to help kids understand, talk about, and manage their emotions. By building a strong emotionally literate foundation, kids gain the ability to articulate their thoughts, improve social skills, develop empathy, and form healthy connections. This chart is an excellent companion to board games as it facilitates the incorporation of accessible emotional development practice. For example, use this chart while playing Candy Land and talk about the corresponding feeling when you draw a color card! Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a660bd29-99d3-4dd6-b656-ad2442bd55c2/Emotion+Cubes.jpg BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Emotion Cubes Emotion Cubes are interactive prompts that encourage expression and discussion. Dice-like soft foam cubes help kids relate words to feelings with depictions of common emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2946a57b-e7d4-4a3c-89aa-c5d395da904a/Emotional+Backpack.png BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - The Emotional Backpack This prompt encourages kids to think and write about preoccupying parts of their consciousness. By visualizing “carrying” challenging memories, thoughts, or feelings, they can also begin to “unpack” what is not productive. Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Writing Prompts tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/374bc9fd-a7e6-4a34-9e22-54895e19c430/Feeling+Cards.jpg BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Feeling Cards Feeling cards provide a visual and interactive way to explore a spectrum of feelings and coping skills. These cards can be used to facilitate open dialogue and help children articulate and navigate their emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2c10e696-8da0-40b8-8e85-745b8e741855/Emotion+Equations.png BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Emotion Equations Not getting enough sleep can change the way we feel our emotions. What other factors effect the way we feel and behave? This worksheet helps kids understand how different environmental, physiological, social, emotional, or physical factors may effect their emotional expression. When kids understand their feelings, they are better able to self-regulate and have empathy for themselves and others. Find a printable version of this resource and others in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2af3606c-bd42-4414-9331-e52cde84eb4d/Social+Skills+Board+Game.jpg BLOG - The Value of Emotional Literacy - Social Skills Game This simple, easy-to-learn board game targets the development of 4 essential social skills: empathy, friendship, manners, and emotional understanding. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/how-to-talk-with-teenagers monthly 0.5 2024-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/042de729-b477-4e56-b84a-2d77c088b2f3/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - How to Talk with Teenagers - My teen won’t talk to me. A hallmark of adolescence is increased independence and newfound reliance on peers. While this social shift is normal, it can still have a negative impact on parent-child communication. But don’t get discouraged—communication doesn’t have to look like it did during the elementary school days! Allow the parent-child relationship to evolve and find the value in pared down consistent communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e080a175-091f-429e-91f9-34d821ebee4c/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - How to Talk with Teenagers - Practice active listening. Active listening involves being fully present in a conversation. This includes concentration, tracking, empathy, and response. In active listening, the listener seeks to understand the underlying emotions, intentions, and meanings of the conversation. Parents who practice active listening are able to better recognize cues and attend to the needs of their teenager. For true active listening, eliminate distractions (devices, work, tasks, siblings) and sink into the conversation. With the right mindset, conversation becomes more intuitive and fulfilling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d64b92f4-dc6e-4cd3-b804-6c200b991eae/Screen+Shot+2024-04-11+at+9.59.29+AM.png BLOG - How to Talk with Teenagers - Free Printable: Talking Points for Teens Try these open-ended questions to engage teenagers in conversation, and be willing to genuinely answer the questions asked of you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1144a24d-0676-4e01-a705-e498cc2bf292/TellMeMore.jpg BLOG - How to Talk with Teenagers - Tell Me More These conversation cards aim to spark connection across generations to explore uncharted territory. Great for family dinners, road trips, gatherings, or quiet afternoons, these cards will inspire thought-provoking conversation to build connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9ef48e26-7146-4822-9ce0-85de27c5783a/Hygge.jpg BLOG - How to Talk with Teenagers - The Hygge Game Hygge (pronounced “hoo-guh”) is a Danish word for a cozy quality that makes a person feel content and comfortable. This game encourages friends and family to come together to share their stories and discuss the big and small things in life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/0471a2a2-4b9d-470f-9c2b-8a2cd8114a29/BLOG.jpg BLOG - How to Talk with Teenagers - Sussed? Ask a question and challenge your family and friends to guess which hilarious answer you’ve chosen! This is an interactive, light-hearted way to strengthen relationships and improve communication through play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4e3d877a-0413-49b0-b98a-427c239650da/HowtoTalktoTeens.png BLOG - How to Talk with Teenagers - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/reinforcement-positive-and-negative monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/98377050-0ca9-4347-ac41-8680abb487aa/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Reinforcement: Positive & Negative - Positive Reinforcement A desired behavior leads to the addition of a favorable stimulus. Think of it as additive reinforcement. Example: A parent praises a child for finishing their homework efficiently and independently. “Well done!” The behavior generates the addition of a favorable stimulus (praise). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1bb2b5e3-5fdc-43f6-9d5f-e8fcb7987a22/Untitled+design+%2826%29+copy.jpg BLOG - Reinforcement: Positive & Negative - Negative Reinforcement A desired behavior leads to the subtraction of an unfavorable stimulus. Think of it as subtractive reinforcement. Example: A teacher tells the students that they will not have weekend homework because their productivity was high during the week. The behavior generates the subtraction of an unfavorable stimulus (weekend homework). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1c0e7f1d-959a-4f83-aa91-9dd4b683ad2b/Untitled+design+%2826%29.jpg BLOG - Reinforcement: Positive & Negative - Talk About It! Collaborate with kids to understand what kind of things motivate them, but be careful not to fall into an unsustainable reward cycle by using stimuli that is too elaborate or impractical. Examples of Reinforcement (delivered after the desired behavior is performed): high five (+) praise (+) sticker (+) playground (+) break from chores (-) end a time out (-) cessation of nagging (-) reduced homework (-) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cb26c4ed-851b-489c-9d53-c25a34921dcd/Screen+Shot+2024-03-22+at+7.38.16+PM.png BLOG - Reinforcement: Positive & Negative - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/quiet-coping-skills monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1710796863103-IW1Q7AUQTU5M4UED4MRX/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - What are 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. Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cd292096-750f-420d-889d-bcbebfb5d038/Untitled+design+%286%29.jpg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - How to Use Quiet Coping Skills When feelings of dysregulation arise, pair a simple mantra with a physical task to disrupt the escalation and allow self-regulatory functioning to work. Tips: Keep the mantras simple and to-the-point. You don’t need to say them out loud for them to be effective—repeating them in your head gives your mind a chance to recenter. Here are some examples: I am ok. I will do what I can. This moment will pass. I will get through this. Keep the physical tasks low effort and sensorial. These are inconspicuous tasks, but perform them with intention—feel the muscles stretch, appreciate the gentle movement, inhale. Here are some examples: Cheek stretches Roll shoulders back to open the lungs Squeeze toes together and release Finger stretches Gently tug earlobes Roll ankles in a circular motion Sip a cold or hot drink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a380e75a-2ab1-4d1f-b215-ddd73769a687/Untitled+design+%286%29.jpg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - The Power of Breath Teaching kids mindful breathing exercises goes beyond just calming the mind; it empowers them with a lifelong skill of emotional regulation. These techniques enhance focus, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well-being. By incorporating simple and fun breathing exercises into their daily routine, children can build a foundation for better emotional health, improved concentration, and the ability to navigate life's challenges with a deep breath and a centered mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1710894878553-605BWHT98SSX4J3PJEG3/cope5.jpg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - Feeling Cards Feeling cards provide a visual and interactive way to explore a spectrum of feelings and coping skills. These cards can be used to facilitate open dialogue and help children articulate and navigate their emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1710894878264-DDZPHUCRTNPTH0FZUSD6/cope4.jpg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - Acupressure Rings Sensory stimulation toys offer a discreet outlet for restless energy and can promote focus, self-regulation, and emotional expression. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1710894876818-AAEXCG4X9GMPOG9BL3RN/cope1.jpg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - Yoga Ball Chair Provide safe opportunities for movement. This yoga ball promotes sensory integration and body awareness in kids, which can enhance focus and emotional regulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1710894876519-AYMTB8PZ81Z4LMFDRF6D/cope.jpg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - Very First Book of Things to Spot “A look-and-talk book for very young children, with simple, bright illustrations and lots to see and spot on every page.” This book is great for toddlers who need a quiet moment to recenter themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1710894877686-MSV7FMP3QX8CEUXA5OAD/cope3.jpg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - Fidget Popper Fidget toys offer relief in moments of emotional tension or during arduous cognitive tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1710894877446-0MOYMDNZEBPHEE3DR48A/cope2.jpg BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - Liquid Timer Promote calm, mindful moments while practicing time management and adaptability skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/afaa430e-cfda-4f85-b73e-ca2c13971c73/Screen+Shot+2024-03-19+at+9.00.29+PM.png BLOG - Quiet Coping Skills - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/childhood-perfectionism monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1710166194675-3OP1Q8IKXPZMHHCPMCXL/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - How to Support a Perfectionist Parents, teachers, and counselors can play pivotal roles in remediating perfectionist tendencies by promoting a growth mindset. A growth mindset is a belief system that values effort and practice. Children with a growth mindset are intrinsically motivated, embrace challenges, and learn from failures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/eda3a1f7-b38d-4216-87b4-c6783579fb74/It%E2%80%99s+Not+All+Rainbows.jpg BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - It’s Not All Rainbows A book that highlights: perfectionism & resilience. “A unicorn's bad day turns into a laugh-out-loud look at the pressure to be perfect and the importance of expressing your feelings Everyone knows that unicorns are perfect. They are glamorous and glittery, and their smiles make rainbows appear! But Kevin is having a less-than-perfect day. First, he wakes up on the wrong side of the bed ...on the floor. Then he discovers that his mane is so wild that even his Super-Perfect-Hair-Day-Spray can't tame it. And the day just gets worse from there. Kevin does his best to keep his outlook sunny, but it's hard to keep smiling when everything goes horribly wrong!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/918efb14-9ce1-4375-8a79-c3252d22ac30/book2.jpg BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons A book that highlights: perfectionism & resilience. “Violet is ecstatic when she earns her very own super big box of eighty-four crayons all matching in length, perfectly pointed, each in their smooth, uniform wrapper. There’s even one with her name on it. She can’t stop imagining all the wonderful things she can draw with them. But when it comes time to get busy, she can’t seem to do it—she doesn’t want to ruin all that perfection. It isn’t until her little sister takes matters into her own hands that Violet is able to let go and have fun drawing all the things she dreamed up when she first got her box of brand-new, never-used, perfect crayons. Author Leanne Hatch taps into the joy of sharing, creating, and letting go of perfectionism.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9ee468c5-29f9-4416-bdf5-3a9bb3d4dd6f/book3.jpg BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - Trying A book that highlights: perfectionism, perseverance, & resilience. “This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this captivating book celebrates the way failure is the just the beginning of the journey. With alluring black-and-white illustrations and a powerful message, this beautiful tale is about how failure has so much to offer--lessons that help us learn, grow, and discover all the amazing things we can do.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/05ddca27-2dba-4713-9fce-eff165cc5ab2/book4.jpg BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - The Book of Mistakes A book that highlights: perfectionism, optimism, & resilience. “As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas—and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/be13043c-4084-4f51-8c63-193f873c6e12/book5.jpg BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - The Pumpernickel-Daffodil A book that highlights: perfectionism, friendship, & acceptance. “Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Third has an important family: His mother is the famous Mathilda Lily-Rose Daffodil, and his father is the celebrated Wodehouse Chili Pepper Pumpernickel the Second. It’s a family of champions, blue-ribbon winners, and Bests in Show galore, and all of them agree that one day, he will be the best of them all! After all, he IS a Pumpernickel-Daffodil. But when he gets his own human, neither feels so sure that they’re blue-ribbon material, and they both wonder if they’ll be top dog at their first competition. . . From acclaimed author-illustrator Galia Bernstein comes a charming and hilarious story that celebrates kindred spirits and forging your own path.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d71b9047-6ce3-4e65-ac94-6f66ab6898e6/book6.jpg BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - The Power of Yeti A book that highlights: perfectionism, confidence, resilience, & a growth mindset. “Some days it seems like everybody is bigger, stronger, and faster than you, and that has one little boy feeling blue. Fortunately, a surprising someone steps in to help--a big, hairy Yeti--along with some very impressive relatives: Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and the Abominable Snow Monster! But it is Yeti who claims to be the most powerful one in his family, all because of . . . the POWER OF YETI! This is the power that comes with knowing you can succeed, but it will take time and effort. And thanks to Yeti’s words of encouragement, the boy starts looking at things in a new light. He doesn't know how to tie his shoelaces . . . YETi! And he's not great at making soccer goals . . . YETi! He might not be the biggest, strongest, or fastest kid on the playground, but it turns out he's still pretty powerful and full of potential--all because of the power of YETi.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8a346007-8ccc-4279-bf30-1e751a409d80/book7.jpg BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - Mr. Thatcher’s House A book that highlights: perfectionism, resilience, & friendship. “Mr. Thatcher has been working to build the perfect house. And working. And working . . . and so, quite by accident, the house grows and grows in size. But it never seems quite like home. When a crowd of characters from his storybook neighborhood show up looking for a place to stay, Mr. Thatcher cries "It's not perfect yet! You don't want to stay here!" But soon he finds that what makes a house a perfect home has nothing to do with the craftsmanship and everything to do with the friends and family inside it.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/796b235d-f2e1-4a6f-aea4-97e5b0fedd60/Screen+Shot+2024-03-11+at+2.27.10+PM.png BLOG - Childhood Perfectionism - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/what-is-play-therapy monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b8b06dd3-4cc4-4b82-8668-c3f939789ee1/image-asset.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Play therapy encourages imagination, self-expression, and exploration through specially selected toys and materials. It offers a transformative pathway for children to explore their emotions, navigate challenges, and find healing through the power of play. Play is natural for children and it allows them to comfortably engage in the therapeutic setting. Play therapy is a gentle, yet profoundly effective process that builds therapeutic rapport while nurturing overall emotional well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e9cc7ff8-106f-40c6-8cfd-0683e765e360/image-asset.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - What is a Play Therapist? While therapeutic play can be used by a variety professionals, a registered play therapist holds an active mental health license and maintains credentialing standards set by the Association for Play Therapy (APT), including additional specialized graduate coursework, supervised play therapy experience, and applicable continuing education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1e35e292-1603-4536-9ff2-abe796ec6af6/ScavengerHuntCards.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards These cards inspire delightful quests and offer a myriad of benefits that go beyond just play—kids develop essential motor skills, enhance their cognitive abilities, and foster a connection with their environment. Check out our free printable nature scavenger hunt checklist too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3ae70e7d-dcc4-43ab-a59a-4da9db0bb214/WolfFamily.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Animal Families Animal families offer a way for children to demonstrate their understanding of family and peer dynamics. Animals are familiar but separate from us, so they can represent people in our world from a safe distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/aebeeb0f-7e7f-49f8-848b-e19fbc8a14dc/str.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - String Game String games require light-hearted collaboration that builds self-esteem and confidence. Through the experience of rewarded effort and mastery, kids learn to trust in their abilities and develop a more positive self-image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ff17df0a-8130-4a93-9c8c-e709df552066/EmergencyVehicles.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Emergency Vehicles Emergency vehicle toys allow children to navigate and process challenging emotions related to crisis and safety. These representations of ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars help kids to explore themes of rescue, protection, vulnerability, and control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/028a833b-118d-48db-988a-16f93a6345f4/TownRug.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Town Rug A representation of a community can be a symbolic microcosm where children can navigate and make sense of their world. The town rug provides a structured yet flexible platform for play, and encourages a sense of community, problem-solving, and the development of social skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cba03334-aeba-4ee6-82c8-a84aa54b4087/Volcano.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Chemistry Kit Through scientific play, children can experiment with cause and effect and learn to better understand the world around them. We love to use the volcano to talk about feeling eruptions! “Baking Soda + Vinegar” is kind of like “Tired + Frustrated”—they both lead to an eruption! What other feelings blend together to make something new? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5916c5d8-4901-4043-9e41-941cd01f3409/BirthdayCake.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Wooden Birthday Cake Blowing out candles can be a playful and engaging way for children to practice deep, intentional breaths that they can employ when feeling dysregulated or upset. Take mindfulness practice one step further and encourage kids to think of something they are grateful for, or a “wish come true,” as they blow out each candle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/6661e287-a6f4-4323-9c57-cd2c83c15604/DoctorKit.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Medical Kit A play medical kit provides an opportunity for children to explore and express their feelings surrounding health, illness, and care. This toy allows children to play out scenarios related to physical and emotional well-being, and offers therapists (and parents) valuable insights into their concerns and coping mechanisms. This form of symbolic play not only helps demystify medical experiences, but also encourages the development of empathy, communication skills, and a sense of control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/985aa3c3-404b-403e-9649-2dded5f28e24/HandPuppet.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Hand Puppet Puppet characters offer a non-threatening and engaging medium for children to express themselves. Therapists can creatively use hand puppets to navigate sensitive topics, encourage empathy, and gain valuable insights into a child's inner world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5d96341a-0670-4ec7-93ef-d4a3b4a6ca5c/Play-Doh.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Molding Dough and Tools Moldable dough is a tactile, open-ended toy that inspires creative therapeutic play. For some kids, dough helps them stay focused during therapeutic tasks by harnessing their energy through a sensorial physical outlet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c4b22cdd-5bcd-48e5-9040-3df9b4e0b489/MagneticTiles.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Magnetic Tiles These colorful tiles offer endless possibilities for creative construction and they empower kids to experiment, problem-solve, and confidently bring their visions to life. This kind of play fosters positive cognitive development and encourages self-efficacy. Use color coded feeling prompts for integrated dialogue: “When we grab a yellow tile, let’s talk about a time we felt happy.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/454c0890-eae2-41c3-849c-59f52fbd06b7/FloorPuzzle.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Puzzles Puzzles help kids develop problem-solving skills, patience, and persistence, which can translate into coping strategies that can be utilized outside of the therapeutic setting. Puzzles also provide opportunities for therapists to observe a child's cognitive abilities, communication style, and emotional responses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d43310b5-f127-49b3-b05a-48a37dc63d16/Dollhouse.jpg BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - Dollhouse Dollhouses provide a symbolic space where children can examine their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through the manipulation of figures and settings, children can externalize and make sense of their internal world. This type of play facilitates communication when verbal expression is challenging or limited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/43ec8794-610c-4a42-a1cb-4d0ab07302f4/Screen+Shot+2024-03-07+at+8.19.42+PM.png BLOG - What is Play Therapy? - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/sel-writing-prompts-for-kids monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/62f4735d-02d4-492f-b67f-ad289ff50e0f/image-asset.jpg BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)? According to the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE), “social and emotional learning (SEL) involves the processes through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. A growing body of research indicates that school-based efforts to promote students' social and emotional learning represent an effective approach to enhance children's success in school and life.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2946a57b-e7d4-4a3c-89aa-c5d395da904a/Emotional+Backpack.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 1. The Emotional Backpack This prompt encourages kids to think and write about preoccupying parts of their consciousness. By visualizing “carrying” challenging memories, thoughts, or feelings, they can also begin to “unpack” what is not productive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9ca32582-1306-4c24-a937-9df05269cc1f/About+Me.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 2. About Me This worksheet is a great “get-to-know-you” tool. For school-aged kids, it is often used during a therapy intake session while the parent or guardian is communicating with the counselor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8b436c85-813d-4060-ad31-a7a54eddb6dd/Dear+Body+Mind.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 3. Dear Body, Dear Mind Letter templates can help kids understand, organize, and communicate complex feelings. These templates offer a unique opportunity to address the mind and body while also practicing self-appreciation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/cd9aab1d-77c7-40d1-9004-166c9b24c71a/I+Wish+They+Knew.jpg BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 4. I Wish They Knew… Simple prompts can evoke profound insight. This exercise encourages kids to express the things they wish the people in their lives knew. I wish my parents knew… I wish my teacher knew… I wish my friends knew… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/835217f6-62c3-4bdd-a991-223f18c90f17/Core+Self.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 5. Past Me, My Core, Future Me This writing prompt helps kids separate their behaviors from their “core self” in order to conceptualize how they hope to progress in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d7e466d4-36c1-4e0f-8fe3-d0fbf0c839fa/Miracle+Question.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 6. The Miracle Question “If you woke up tomorrow and all your problems were gone, what would be different?” The miracle question serves to help conceive and understand an issue. Once an issue is recognized, it can be addressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b8f7abba-6851-489b-b41e-87c367abc786/Perfect+Day.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 7. My Perfect/Imperfect Day Use this prompt to help kids appreciate good days and receive bad days with a growth mindset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3793bc1b-6750-4d3b-b4f4-2a497e31537b/Top+Three+Lists.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 8. Top Three Use this simple list prompt to help kids develop an understanding of their values and preferences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1c47ac5a-b01f-44fb-b99f-d3b4682046c9/Three+Good+Bad+Things.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 9. Three Good Things / Three Bad Things Foster a growth mindset with this exercise that emphasizes the value of effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/28259457-ed3b-434d-86fa-597cdbc2de0f/Appreciation.png BLOG - SEL Writing Prompts for Kids - 10. Appreciation Exercise Gratitude is a powerful practice that is linked to resilience, flexibility, and a growth mindset. Identifying what is appreciated and what is not appreciated can help kids understand their own values and priorities. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/counseling-games-for-kids monthly 0.5 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2148ca14-bbd1-41f4-a678-afa90edd1447/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Make it stand out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7dd3034a-bf21-43eb-be88-6d4fa0c54f55/12.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Memory Game This emotions matching game uses colorful cards to help kids identify and understand a range of feelings in a playful context. Matching facial expressions to corresponding feelings enhances emotional intelligence, fosters self-awareness, and promotes communication skills. SEL Enhancement: Contextualize feelings by asking introspective questions: “You made a match! How do you think that face is feeling? Can you tell me about a time you felt like that?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7a43d2fb-c8eb-4edb-8e77-481e81896630/TacoCatGoatCheesePizza.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza This fast-paced, easy-to-learn card game disarms tension and helps a child feel at ease in a therapeutic setting. Card games are FUN and while counseling can be hard work, it should also have elements of levity. Games can help establish trust and rapport between the therapist and the child which allows for meaningful therapeutic work to take place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/22c8da91-eac8-4a15-927d-dd4847722566/WoodenMagneticFishingGame.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Magnetic Fishing Game This fishing game helps kids practice hand-eye coordination and number/color recognition while introducing them to simple rules and directives. SEL Enhancement: Use the fish pairs to explore likes and dislikes: Red: a food you like / a food you dislike Orange: a place you like / a place you dislike Green: a person you like / a person you dislike Blue: an activity you like / an activity you dislike Purple: a feeling you like / a feeling you dislike https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/17da9c9c-0114-4fec-8ac2-42f7d361d26d/Mancala.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Mancala Mancala is a peaceful game of strategy that helps kids with prediction and addition skills. SEL Enhancement: Since this game tends to be played quietly, consider putting on soft music and encouraging mindfulness while playing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/27d1b343-918f-4cf3-9bef-a5d7616cf719/SlipsandLadders.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Slips & Ladders This game of chance is a great way for kids to experience the ups and downs of game-play. It also helps them with counting and number recognition. SEL Enhancement: Use the “slips” to talk about coping skills! As you slide down, name something that helps you feel better when you’re down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e92c2f64-da0c-4331-87cb-a8a327a96f2c/PrettyPrettyPrincessGame.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Jewelry Game This jewelry game offers kids a fun visual way to observe competitive progression and practice winning and losing with integrity. SEL Enhancement: Use this game to practice gratitude. If you get the “cursed ring,” think of one thing in your life that you are grateful for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f0412e47-01c2-494d-a084-d5c7884302b8/TumbleTower.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Tumble Tower A tumble tower is a great hands-on game to break the ice. This game requires competitive teamwork to get the tower as high as possible. SEL Enhancement: Write your own questions on the blocks, or print and adhere our free question tabs and answer them as you play! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a8ccbfaa-d609-46f6-bebc-ef8950482cc1/SquirrelGame.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game With an element of imaginative play, this squirrel game encourages color recognition and hand-eye coordination. SEL Enhancement: Use the colors on the spinner to practice mindfulness through the senses. When you spin a color, talk about the corresponding sense. Yellow: What is something you can see? Purple: What is something you can hear? Red: What is something you can smell? Blue: What is something you can touch? Green: What is something you can taste? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/23b23f5a-9497-4960-9854-3938f0e49883/TicTacToeGame.jpg BLOG - Counseling Games for Kids - Tic-Tac-Toe Tic-Tac-Toe is a classic game of strategy that can be learned and played quickly. Because the game moves fast, it is an ideal way for kids to practice winning and losing with integrity. SEL Enhancement: Make the game more interesting by having the loser pick a “Talk or Do” challenge. If no one wins, both people pick a challenge! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/connection-through-conversation-how-to-talk-with-kids monthly 0.5 2024-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c3ead1a8-6c7c-4c4e-92a6-9666e85a71c6/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Reciprocal conversation is an active exchange of thoughts, ideas, curiosity, and attention. It’s a valuable skill and we can help cultivate it from a young age through engaged, thoughtful conversation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8d9208d6-3379-41f6-b13d-eb5161ce9722/20+Questions+for+Family+Dinner.png BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - 20 Question Prompts for Dinner Conversation Gathering around the table for a meal creates a dedicated time for family members to come together, share their experiences, and strengthen bonds. Question prompts are a great way to get the conversation started! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ad387909-c63b-433b-849d-da6d9f034a7f/FEELINGS%21.jpg BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Feeling and Scenario Cards Feeling cards provide a visual and interactive way to explore a spectrum of feelings and coping skills. These cards can be used to facilitate open dialogue and help children articulate and navigate their emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a1d44de2-927b-4942-9c7b-e4f9f824ccdb/Scenario+Cards+Home.jpg BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Home Scenario Cards Home-based scenario cards help kids process social, emotional, and moral dilemmas while building empathy and coping skills. These cards present scenarios that often occur in the home, and are a great way to rehearse reactions so that kids have a prosocial roadmap to behave productively and engage with others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/f96ac5f5-81a8-4565-b3cc-bc9cf64e4b25/The+Party+Plan.png BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Talking Points to Create Collaborative Game Plans Parties or social gatherings often alter our daily routines. This can be especially disruptive to young kids. With anticipated disruptions in mind, these conversation starters promote social skills, confidence, problem-solving, and emotional regulation by helping kids feel heard, understood, and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Preparedness in kids (and adults!) contributes to overall well-being and can significantly reduce dysregulated feelings and behaviors. Try these talking points on the commute to a birthday party or social gathering and observe the positive effects of collaborative preparedness! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/c006fe5c-04e9-4a76-b376-a1a111369578/LittleTalk.jpg BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Conversation Cards Conversation cards provide a framework for children to express thoughts and feelings. Ideal for therapy, the classroom, or family discussions, these cards offer a diverse range of topics and prompts to promote effective communication skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/e6fe522c-8418-4f6b-9d1f-8b7dd4711b10/Check+In+Fortune+Teller.png BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Foldable Fortune Teller for Check-Ins This interactive resource is an engaging way to do a daily check-in with kids. We also encourage kids to use it with each other to build meaningful interpersonal bonds! Tell me something that made you uncomfortable today. Tell me something that made you laugh today. Tell me 3 things you are grateful for today. Take a slow, deep breath, hold it for 3 seconds, and let it out slowly. Tell me something you are dreading. Tell me something you are looking forward to. Tell me something boring that happened today. Tell me something interesting that happened today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7bb9fecb-4caa-4a12-8940-007e34f106a7/20+Questions+for+the+Classroom.png BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - 20 Question Prompts for Classrooms Use conversation prompts to encourage students to share their perspectives through meaningful discussions. Well-crafted conversation starters contribute to a dynamic classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas and collaborating with their teachers and peers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/4c880582-32a3-4c77-be46-c275a757f520/Scenario+Cards+School.jpg BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - School Scenario Cards School-based scenario cards help kids think and talk about the complex issues that may arise outside of the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/81d8ade7-09f0-4cd2-8753-4c2e51753fd2/KindCubes.jpg BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Be Kind Cubes These cubes inspire conversations about kindness and social interactions to help kids develop emotional intelligence and empathy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8c21494b-0d15-4189-84d2-4b0bab9d0c2a/Question+Tabs.png BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Question Tabs These question tabs could be used for a variety of games to engage kids in conversation. Our favorite variation is to print, trim, and adhere the question tabs onto Jenga blocks—answer questions while you play! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3f8ad833-e215-40d2-9d4e-a8432bc7ff19/WhatsGoingOn.jpg BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - What’s Going On Here? Social and Logical Inference Cards These interpretable cards use emotive illustrations and question prompts to help kids exercise empathy, understand social dynamics, and develop constructive problem solving skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d1e098ab-0129-4fce-95cd-7094e8432144/Visual+Prompts.png BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Visual Prompts There are no wrong answers when using pictures to prompt discussion with kids! These visual scenarios help kids build empathy and healthy communication skills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1707666620918-LT7HFS1BSGDLFSI3PV07/SEL+Picture+Book+Lists+for+Kids BLOG - Connection Through Conversation - Books are also a great way to explore and promote prosocial behaviors! Explore our selection of books about friendship and behavior to continue the conversation! https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/mindfulness-practice-for-little-kids monthly 0.5 2024-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1707169766460-VBSPEHYI3C1J5IP0P3IM/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Little Kids Can mindfulness help with anxiety? Mindfulness practice provides a path to greater calm and clarity. By gently guiding attention to the present moment without judgment, mindfulness allows kids to observe their thoughts and feelings instead of becoming overwhelmed by them. Through mindfulness techniques, kids can learn to soothe the restless mind and reduce the intensity of anxious thoughts. With consistent mindfulness practice, the flexibility to respond to anxiety with ease and compassion becomes second nature. With mindfulness, anxiety loses its grip and a sense of serenity and empowerment emerges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1707164521780-ETCA68Y9PKY0B7A5WS32/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Little Kids - FOREST BODY SCAN This body scan meditation is crafted with age-appropriate language and imagery to make it easy for kids to follow and enjoy. As they close their eyes and embark on a meditative adventure, the narrator should use a soothing voice to encourage a sense of peace and awareness. These meditations not only promote relaxation, but also help children develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and a positive mindset. Explore our collection of MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES and BOOKS ABOUT MINDFULNESS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1707164795695-GNS80TCR1TYUZWKXA3XL/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Little Kids - 2. FIVE SENSES AWARENESS Help kids center themselves by bringing awareness to the senses. This mindfulness practice is tailored to captivate attention and instill the art of being present in the moment. As they examine their environment through the senses, children develop emotional resilience, enhanced concentration, and a foundation for lifelong well-being. Explore our collection of MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES and BOOKS ABOUT MINDFULNESS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/04075fed-b46c-41d4-b81f-a68fbf935232/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Little Kids - 3. WEEKDAY JOURNAL Encourage kids to engage in the present moment with an awareness through touch, taste, sight, sound, and smell. This daily mindfulness journal employs sensory encounters to foster a sense of balance in kids. Explore our collection of MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES and BOOKS ABOUT MINDFULNESS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1707165479414-14ASTK9UA8TQA7JZHJWA/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Little Kids - 4. YOGA FOR KIDS Designed to blend the magic of movement with the balance of mindfulness, this yoga sequence can help kids self-regulate in times of upset. Yoga practice promotes inner calm and body awareness while fulfilling a need for physical movement. Explore our collection of MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES and BOOKS ABOUT MINDFULNESS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1707165698307-3HQ6JCHFWEBYUZI1ZTZD/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Little Kids - 5. NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT Practice mindfulness in nature through sensory exploration. This scavenger hunt inspires an outdoor journey that encourages kids to connect with nature, sharpen their observational skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the environment around them. Explore our collection of MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES and BOOKS ABOUT MINDFULNESS. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/015b9650-277f-4956-aad5-4f187de1ce46/vecteezy_paper-fortune-teller_11557597.jpg BLOG - Mindfulness Practice for Little Kids - 6. PAPER FORTUNE TELLER This foldable fortune teller is a fun and engaging way to prompt mindfulness practice with kids. Engage in body stretches, deep breathing, and sensory exploration while meditating on kindness, forgiveness, and gratitude. Encourage kids to practice on their own or with their friends and family! Explore our collection of MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES and BOOKS ABOUT MINDFULNESS. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/art-therapy-with-kids-ideas monthly 0.5 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a6da60d8-837d-416c-a326-5cd4ef39dd0a/Opposite+People+Drawing+Prompts.png BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Drawing Prompts Fold a piece of paper to make 4 rectangular areas. In each rectangle, encourage kids to identify, draw, and discuss people in their life (either real or fantasy) that match the descriptor prompt. This helps gain insight into how the child sees the world through an interpersonal lens. Prompt Examples: Draw someone kind / Draw someone mean Draw someone safe / Draw someone dangerous Draw someone calm / Draw someone angry Draw someone trustworthy / Draw someone sneaky Find a printable version of this resource in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/32d0432e-44f7-4b38-8b10-26230f9cb40d/Make+the+Face.png BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Make the Face Read a scenario prompt and ask the child to illustrate how the people in the scenario might be feeling. In this exercise, drawing faces allows kids to practice empathy and gain insight through perspective-taking. Some example prompts: How do you feel when you lose a game? How does your friend feel when they win a game? How do you want your friend to act when they win? How does your friend want you to act when you lose? Find a printable version of this resource in our Therapeutic Activities tab, and explore our free scenario prompts in our Conversation Starters tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b64ed830-1c89-484b-9ce5-ed4a9069ba97/Flower+Color+Prompts.png BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Color Prompts: Flowers Use color-coded prompts to encourage kids to talk about feelings, people, and favorites while bringing the flowers to life with a preferred medium. In this practice, art has the power to disarm apprehension and cultivate a healthy rapport. We suggest letting kids “unlock” the colors by answering the prompts first. Find our full collection of printable color-coded flower resources in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ef034831-ddf4-4380-ac9f-70ea6396651a/Look+Around+Scavenger+Hunt.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Think, Draw, Discuss: Scavenger Hunt Identify, draw, and discuss places, objects, or people that match the word in each box. This mental scavenger hunt can be used to help us understand a child’s viewpoint and emotional process. Find a printable version of this resource in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/32d19010-98c4-483b-8ff1-65bf0f8bae30/Animal+Color+Prompts.png BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Color Prompts: Animals Use color-coded prompts to talk about feelings, people, and bests/worsts while bringing the animals to life with a preferred medium. In this practice, art has the power to disarm apprehension and cultivate a healthy rapport. We suggest letting kids “unlock” the colors by answering the prompts. Find our full collection of printable color-coded animal resources in our Therapeutic Activities tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/b8f7abba-6851-489b-b41e-87c367abc786/Perfect+Day.png BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - My Perfect Day, My Imperfect Day Use this prompt to help kids appreciate good days and receive bad days with a growth mindset. Tell me what makes this day perfect. Who would you see? What would you do? What would you eat? Where would you go? Tell me what makes this day imperfect. Have you ever had a day like this before? Is there one tiny thing about this day that isn’t so bad? Find a printable version of this resource in our Writing Prompts tab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706112562718-CH85224TGGVQ9BBNT77L/art1.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Rock Painting Unlike traditional canvases, these painted rocks become tangible artifacts of progress, resilience, and self-expression. They can serve as reminders of personal achievements, creating a physical manifestation of the therapeutic journey that individuals can hold, feel, share, and reflect upon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706112649375-UKYRPA6KZRSADTM6KSG5/art2.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Learn to Draw Animals Drawing tutorials offer kids a structured pathway to unlock their artistic potential and navigate the terrain of self-expression. These tutorials become a compass, guiding individuals through a creative journey that intertwines skill-building with introspection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706112298817-CM9BTEZLWNGXCDKREVKF/art3.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Kawaii Coloring Book Beyond the simplicity of filling in lines and shapes, coloring books provide a structured yet liberating space for kids to explore their emotions, reduce stress, and foster a sense of calm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706112414878-49LN47OI4Y9O7Z57BJW3/art4.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Simple Origami Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, includes elements of mindfulness and persistence. In a therapeutic setting, beyond the precision of folds, origami can also represent a metaphorical journey, allowing individuals to navigate their emotions through the transformative act of creating delicate masterpieces from a single sheet of paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706112048390-J14C40PUB3LPAEO2100Z/ART6.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Air-Dry Clay Clay is a tangible, sensorial medium that allows kids to use their hands to shape creative expression, release stress, and promote healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706112620430-G9UP3UQNDNTAUW0ENPWG/ART7.jpg BLOG - Art Therapy with Kids: Ideas - Water Paint Buddha Board Practice creative mindfulness and meditation with this ink-less drawing board. It is also a great opportunity to talk to kids about impermanence as their creations disappear with evaporation. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/five-kinds-of-productive-play monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706028552900-X808HXXC3P4MJRDQBRCO/toy3.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Critter Characters Animal families are a way for children to demonstrate their understanding of familial and peer dynamics. Animals are familiar but separate from us, so they can represent people in our world from a safe distance through play. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706028552347-TMS9RKES6ZL7TJR4P8RN/toy1.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Toy Medical Kit A play medical kit provides an opportunity for children to explore and express their feelings surrounding health, illness, and care. This form of symbolic play not only helps demystify medical experiences, but also encourages the development of empathy, communication skills, and a sense of control. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706028552989-TX119E8LWQTH49DHQO98/toy4.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Pop-Up Play Set Play sets often represent various life scenarios, enabling children to engage in role-playing and storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706029043145-YUZUC6XYK568ME47ANNZ/toy7.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Emergency Vehicles/Helpers Emergency vehicle toys allow children to navigate and process challenging emotions related to crisis and safety. These miniature representations of ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars help kids to explore themes of rescue, protection, vulnerability, and control while fostering resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706028553500-K7RT5NZ8T0LFIKJ4YS4G/toy5.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Puppy in a Box Stuffed animals offer children a tangible and comforting outlet for expressing and processing emotions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706029828613-ZZO5527UTNQVJIQ4LHRM/Toy1.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Kinetic Sand The unique texture of kinetic sand provides a calming sensory experience, creating a soothing and grounding effect. As kids manipulate the sand with their hands, they engage in a practice that encourages mindfulness and focus, fostering a sense of presence and relaxation within the therapeutic space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706029828613-HKRSH6A6MODE503D86CW/toy2.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Steel Drum Curated auditory experiences pave the way for emotional expression, communication, and sensory exploration. From soothing melodies to interactive soundscapes, sensorial sounds engage and captivate, fostering a dynamic connection between the child and their emotions. Auditory sounds contribute to the therapeutic process by nurturing resilience, creativity, and emotional well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706029829534-HI7SGNZUQ67TNPHF6WRP/toy4.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Clay Activity Set Moldable dough offers a tactile and expressive outlet for emotional exploration. As fingers shape and reshape the malleable forms, children find a language beyond words, fostering self-discovery and emotional resilience. Through purposeful and engaging sensory activities, play therapy can cultivate essential skills, enhance emotional regulation, and promote cognitive development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706029829474-LUG57EU3QQ53HZK4US2M/toy3.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Magnetic Putty Engaging in tactile experiences and interactive play, children discover the joy of self-expression, develop fine and gross motor skills, and enhance cognitive abilities. From textured materials to captivating sounds, magnetic putty helps kids stay focused during therapeutic tasks by harnessing their energy through a healthy physical outlet, promoting resilience and fostering a deep connection between the child and their surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706029830233-NOJGDYL8WK5X0ZCXIT79/toy5.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Bubbles Bubbles are a great way to teach kids the art of focused breath. Through focused “bubble breathing” techniques, children learn to connect with their breath, fostering emotional resilience and concentration. Mindful breathing for kids is more than a technique—it's a gentle guide, helping them navigate the ebb and flow of emotions while instilling a lifelong skill for well-being and self-discovery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706030306242-Z1ULH3CDXG9V5ZBUSGLA/toy1.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Design Blocks Design blocks allow kids to follow a pattern or create their own design. This engaging toy combines the benefits of mindfulness practice with the fulfillment of problem-solving. Open-ended puzzles promote focus, emotional regulation, and self-awareness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706030306254-DVVDPLN8ZIINAOLJHRGO/toy2.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Beading Kit Beading encourages patience, creativity, and focus as kids select, organize, and assemble pieces. It can also serve as a meditative outlet, providing children with a calming and immersive experience. We love to use beads to talk about emotional and behavioral patterns! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706030306833-PKA4CAQ93A4RNTH9UT7O/toy4.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Marble Run Marble runs are a catalyst for creative play, encouraging children to design new pathways and problem-solve in real-time. They also provide an engaging platform for kids to hone fine motor skills and cultivate patience. Race the marbles and review concepts of winning and losing! Nurture a growth mindset by encouraging structural alterations! Use metaphor to talk about the importance of strong foundations! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706030364536-8OFS1KOCRW2IU222QU26/toy3.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Stacking Blocks These blocks challenge children to stack and arrange them in a way that hones fine motor skills, focus, and coordination. As children navigate the delicate task of creating stable structures, they learn valuable lessons about resilience, problem-solving, and the importance of balance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706030510668-Q93M4O8IURTYES0DNGFQ/toy6.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Colored Pane Blocks Colored pane blocks allow children to experiment with combining colors while stacking and balancing forms. We love to use these blocks to talk about feelings through colors! When we mix yellow and blue we get a new color—green! When we mix nervous and hopeful we get a new feeling—excited! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031139641-5RAILQVOTW1488TEQS6H/toy1.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Dragons Slips & Ladders A re-imagination of the classic game of Slips and Ladders with whimsical illustrations by Kevin Hawkes and gorgeous shiny holographic foil for the celebratory dragon party that players are trying to reach at the top of the castle. Land on a slide and slip back down to a lower square; land on a ladder and climb closer to the finish line! Game includes a 18 x 18 inch game board, wooden dice and 4 figures for moving around the board. DEVELOPS counting and patience skills for children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031214421-4WROVFU8IVV0RTZD28M2/toy2.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Tic-Tac-Toe Melissa & Doug Wooden Tic-Tac-Toe Board Game with 10 Self-Storing Wooden Game Pieces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031257107-FQL0TYCLQHGBYIII9A5K/toye3.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - String Game Learn how to make Cat’s Cradle, The Cup and Saucer, The Witch's Broom, and Jacob's Ladder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031140283-OV36FPAISRX5A0NCGOBD/toy4.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Mancala Made out of solid Oak wood (wood grown in USA from eco-friendly sources) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031140286-8BF0KOSKX2L6Q5949YOK/toy5.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Matching Game This emotions matching game uses colorful cards to help kids identify and understand a range of feelings in a playful context. Matching facial expressions to corresponding emotions enhances emotional intelligence, fosters self-awareness, and promotes communication skills. Through this interactive approach, play therapists create a safe space for children to navigate their emotions, develop empathy, and build the foundation for healthy emotional well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031922484-TL43UKN1BLGCFCPATLCL/toy1.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Brain Teaser These kind of playful challenges are not only entertaining, but they also stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving, patience, and creativity. They serve as mental exercises that enhance concentration, memory, and logical reasoning abilities. The joy of unlocking a puzzle lays the foundation for lifelong curiosity, perseverance when things don’t come easily, and passion for intellectual exploration. We highly recommend this Red Riding Hood puzzle that offers fun challenges for kids and adults! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031923120-Q4UXZK2E9JTGDRQ3K3ML/toy3.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Volcano Science Integrating science experiments into play therapy adds an exciting dimension to the therapeutic process. Through scientific play, children can experiment with cause and effect and learn to better understand the world around them. We love to use the volcano to talk about feeling eruptions! “baking soda + vinegar” is kind of like “tired + frustrated” : they both lead to an eruption! What other feelings blend together to make something new? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031923872-TULKJ1YJCPSZEFM4V6UH/toy5.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Dinosaur Action Cards Through a blend of playful postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques, these action cards help children enhance their flexibility, strength, and coordination while cultivating a sense of calm concentration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031923245-MP98B3N5NONJ2YHOOMEB/toy4.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Scavenger Hunt Cards These cards inspire delightful quests that offer a myriad of benefits that go beyond just play—kids develop essential motor skills, enhance their cognitive abilities, and foster connection with and awareness of their environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706031922508-YM6IOTGT4KZDBRUMDETP/toy2.jpg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - Story Cards Story cards encourage dynamic engagement that nurtures social-emotional development. By prompting kids to create and share stories, they learn to navigate complex emotions, build interpersonal skills, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others. Whether used in therapy sessions, classrooms, or at home, story cards provide a creative platform for fostering emotional intelligence, encouraging positive relationships, and laying the foundation for resilient, socially adept individuals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1706032907465-I9TE20X3OSE0663FNKO6/image-asset.jpeg BLOG - Five Kinds of Productive Play - PLAY THERAPY These types of play are also used by licensed therapists in a play therapy setting. Play therapy offers a transformative pathway for children to explore their emotions, navigate challenges, and find healing through the power of imagination and creativity. Play therapy is a gentle, yet profoundly effective process that builds therapeutic rapport while nurturing overall emotional well-being. Explore our full list of recommended materials: PLAY THERAPY ● ART THERAPY ● CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPY https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/how-to-raise-a-resilient-kid monthly 0.5 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1705596753619-K7C3QCCXMA6RF44OZH3T/Fixed+Mindset BLOG - How to Raise a Resilient Kid - Fixed Mindset A fixed mindset is a belief system that discounts effort and practice. Children with a fixed mindset might give up easily, avoid challenges, and have a fear of failure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1705596665846-OY49VO1F2OJGK6YOMFUK/Growth+Mindset BLOG - How to Raise a Resilient Kid - Growth Mindset A growth mindset is a belief system that values effort and practice. Children with a growth mindset are intrinsically motivated, embrace challenges, and learn from failures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1705596938087-KH654A9UJ2A9I09B105A/Resilient+Kid BLOG - How to Raise a Resilient Kid - How can I nurture resilience in my child? Curiosity, perseverance, self-efficacy, and flexibility are all traits that support resilience. We can introduce, encourage, and nurture those traits through: Positive Reinforcement: Positive reinforcement acknowledges and rewards prosocial behavior in children. By providing appropriate praise, encouragement, or (with discretion) small rewards when a child exhibits positive actions or follows rules, parents can reinforce those behaviors. This approach helps to strengthen the child's understanding of what is expected of them and contributes to the development of healthy self-esteem, intrinsic motivation, and a sense of responsibility. Parental Support: Parental support is crucial for a child's overall well-being and development. By offering a stable and nurturing environment, parents provide emotional security and foster a healthy parent-child bond. Encouragement, involvement, active listening, and guidance from the parent help instill trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging in the child. Modeling: Modeling behavior is a powerful way for parents to demonstrate and reinforce prosocial behaviors. Children learn by observing the behavior of those around them, so by consistently demonstrating positive traits such as kindness, honesty, empathy, taking responsibility, constructive problem solving, and effective communication, parents set a positive example for their children to follow. Discussion: Encourage children to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns, and attend to their expression with empathy. By actively listening without judgment, parents create an environment where children feel comfortable sharing their experiences, and parents are able to address issues, offer guidance, and provide support in a collaborative manner. Explore our conversation starters for ideas to help children develop effective communication skills. Mindfulness: A major component of mindfulness practice is gratitude. Encouraging kids to express gratitude helps them to develop a positive mindset and buffers them against adversity. A habit of gratitude contributes to a resilient foundation for facing life's inevitable ups and downs. Learn how to incorporate mindfulness into daily practice with our mindfulness activities and picture books about mindfulness! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ab81626d-9b27-48b4-b7e5-7604c813d974/Resilient+Family BLOG - How to Raise a Resilient Kid - Talk About It! Having open dialogue with kids is a great way to support resilience. Conversations can serve as mental rehearsals to help kids build a framework for how they will approach future challenges and handle set-backs. Try these open-ended questions to understand their mindset and to express your own perspective: What does it mean to fail? What kind of people never fail? What can you learn from failing? What are the rewards of trying? Talk about a goal you have. What is the hardest part about starting something new? What is the best part about starting something new? What is one new thing you’ve tried recently? What is a mistake that you learned from? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/3afa338c-3789-4001-95d5-ec533697ab9c/Practice+a+Growth+Mindset BLOG - How to Raise a Resilient Kid - The Power of Practice! A resilient mindset takes practice! Low-Stakes attempts and failure through play is a great way to exercise resilience and a growth mindset. This includes encouraging age-appropriate activities that may be frustrating. With resilience, frustration is an emotion that can be constructively harnessed to achieve a goal. TRY IT: Dominoes Maze Cube Board Games Puzzles Art Physical Activity (hula hoop, jump rope, roller skating, bike riding, etc) Following a Recipe For more, explore our therapeutic activities and our recommended toys for social-emotional learning! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/9cf459a2-6bb6-4665-b6a1-e7e549e10d35/Info+Resilience.png BLOG - How to Raise a Resilient Kid - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! 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As you trace up a finger, breathe in. As you trace down a finger, breathe out. Switch hands and repeat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8c03fc70-0d41-4f35-a72f-3eafb887747e/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Calm-Down Breathing Techniques for Kids - Bunny Breathing Take 3 quick sniffs in through the nose and then a long slow exhale through the nose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/21e9e10f-ee41-494a-a9ec-02ebe023cf01/Screen+Shot+2024-02-23+at+10.36.32+AM.png BLOG - Calm-Down Breathing Techniques for Kids - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! 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For this practice, bilateral stimulation is when both sides of the body are alternately engaged at specific acupressure points. Studies show that this can relieve stress and regulate the central nervous system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/44a40a4c-4a3a-4b13-ad6e-b9a9ade02339/1.jpg BLOG - Acupressure Tapping for Kids - STEP 2: Tapping While practicing focused thinking (see above), use both pointer fingers to alternately tap each point 5-7 times : side of hand near pinky inner corner of brows outer corner of brows under eyes under nose under lower lip under collar bones under arm pits (cross your arms and give yourself a squeeze!) top of head Repeat the sequence as needed. NOTE: Don’t get too caught up on the number of taps or the order of the sequence! The important part of the practice is self-empathy, sensory stimulation, mindfulness, and bonding—not counting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/8eb6d90f-e4e9-475b-b8c2-bed20043aa2f/Info+Tapping.png BLOG - Acupressure Tapping for Kids - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! CLICK HERE to explore our pediatric mental and behavioral health infographics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ddc9257a-f20c-424e-b8f9-49e5b8331028/Screen+Shot+2024-01-08+at+12.24.44+PM.png BLOG - Acupressure Tapping for Kids - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.childtherapyguide.com/blog/adhd monthly 0.5 2025-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/770943fb-9f28-4cee-9813-c004cdde0def/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - WHAT IS ADHD? ADHD is a clinical diagnosis reserved for children with DSM symptoms consistent with attention deficit and/or hyperactivity. Children with either presentation may show symptoms of impulsivity such as speaking or acting out of turn, dysregulated emotions, impatience, and over-indulgence. If you believe your child might have ADHD, seek the evaluation of a licensed mental health professional. ADHD symptoms are on a continuum which means that some kids will have disruptive behaviors or thought patterns yet still not qualify for a diagnosis. Regardless of a diagnosis, kids with impeded functioning deserve support. Find out which behaviors might indicate issues with inattention and hyperactivity, and how to improve coping and functioning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2fa65e07-0717-47e7-956a-9c916437c102/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - INATTENTION: Makes careless mistakes Difficulty sustaining attention Mind wanders (day dreamer) Easily sidetracked Disorganized and forgetful Avoids certain tasks Emotionally overwhelmed HYPERACTIVITY: Fidgety Difficulty remaining seated Impulsive physical activity (climbing, running) Unable to work or play quietly Excessive talking Inappropriate social behavior (intruding) Moves as if “driven by a motor” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/00105846-3dca-491a-a78b-7e71b71a7fb7/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/dc7a09ed-83b9-4fc5-988d-4649b495c5b4/image-asset.jpg BLOG - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Classroom accommodations for a child with ADHD may cause distractions or disruptions for other kids in the class. Appropriate boundaries should accompany the implementation of accommodations (for example, how and when the accommodations are used, and the consequences of misusing the accommodations). We also suggest using psycho-education as a form of advocacy to help all students understand neurodiversity from an empathetic perspective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/03d7c605-a3fd-4cc5-af7d-6f885f306290/Info+ADHD.jpg BLOG - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! 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METHODS: toys, games, books, creative activities, role-play, talk therapy BEST FOR: early childhood, non-verbal, anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, transitions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/ac0f5f17-8d9a-4952-a4a5-e922be293e1b/FamilyTherapy.jpg BLOG - 6 Types of Child Therapy - 2. FAMILY THERAPY Families learn to improve communication and constructively resolve conflicts. This therapeutic approach explores family dynamics and relationship patterns in a supportive environment to foster understanding, empathy, repair, and strengthened connections. METHODS: talk therapy, psycho-education, role-play, active listening, communication skills BEST FOR: family transitions/adjustments, parent or sibling relational issues, conduct disorders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/5007a976-889a-4c7c-879a-48fb32fb397e/DBT.jpg BLOG - 6 Types of Child Therapy - 3. DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (DBT) Kids learn to take personal responsibility while identifying and managing intense emotions and interpersonal challenges. This therapeutic approach emphasizes the validity of emotions while promoting positive change in behavior. METHODS: talk therapy, mindfulness practice, worksheets, coping skills, psycho-education BEST FOR: self-harm/suicidal ideation, ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, conduct disorders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/d17fd8f7-b809-4031-973b-91859041c47f/ACT.jpg BLOG - 6 Types of Child Therapy - 4. ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT) Kids learn to accept their thoughts and feelings without judgment while committing to actions that align with their values. This therapeutic approach helps kids develop coping skills, regulate their emotions, and bounce back from adversity. METHODS: mindfulness practice, therapeutic worksheets, talk therapy, role-play BEST FOR: resilience, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1d636ea1-6368-4134-a21a-6c08a69c6c21/PCIT.jpg BLOG - 6 Types of Child Therapy - 5. PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PTIC) Parents and kids actively participate in sessions that focus on setting healthy boundaries, practicing effective communication, and learning constructive discipline strategies. This therapeutic approach improves the parent-child relationship while addressing behavioral and emotional issues. METHODS: parent coaching, psycho-education, coping skills, behavioral management, play BEST FOR: disruptive behavior, emotional regulation, trauma, autism spectrum disorder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/aa6ce9dd-dd3c-4e76-966d-874167354810/CBT.jpg BLOG - 6 Types of Child Therapy - 6. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) Kids learn to understand the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and actions. This therapeutic approach aims to replace negative thought patterns with more adaptive ways of thinking, which in turn positively affects behavior. METHODS: therapeutic worksheets, talk therapy, relaxation techniques, coping skills, role-play BEST FOR: anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, trauma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/1f5af42b-39d1-4667-a953-34b515e5d21d/Info+Types+of+Child+Therapy.jpg BLOG - 6 Types of Child Therapy - A free printable version of this information is available in our Infographics Tab! 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Child therapists may have various educational backgrounds, including degrees in psychology, counseling, social work, or related fields, but they must all be licensed to practice psychotherapy. Some common types of child therapists include: psychologists, counselors, and social workers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7fe93222-976d-49ae-b3f8-fc4d03f15c4d/BLOG+PHOTOS+%285%29.jpg BLOG - Child Therapy FAQ - WOULD MY CHILD BENEFIT FROM THERAPY? Therapy can help kids facing a spectrum of challenges including anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, trauma, academic struggles, or difficulties in social interactions. It provides a supportive environment for kids to navigate change, cope with hardships, and grapple with interpersonal dynamics. Through tailored interventions, kids gain essential tools to overcome challenges, build resilience, and express themselves effectively. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/2161a073-a41a-4750-a721-f48cbfcd9cd9/BLOG+PHOTOS+%286%29.jpg BLOG - Child Therapy FAQ - HOW DO I FIND A THERAPIST FOR MY CHILD? Start by seeking recommendations from pediatricians, school counselors, or trusted friends. PsychologyToday.com offers a search engine for verified clinicians by zip code and specialty. Consider factors such as specialization, experience, and compatibility with your child's needs. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and with careful consideration, you can find a compassionate and qualified therapist for your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/7a8998ec-dfa2-4f8f-a1aa-2f564ded181f/BLOG+PHOTOS+%286%29.jpg BLOG - Child Therapy FAQ - WILL MY CHILD BE LABELED WITH A DIAGNOSIS? Early intervention is correlated with positive long-term outcomes and often accompanies a diagnosis. Diagnosing mental health issues in children requires a nuanced and collaborative approach that includes observations, interviews, and assessments. Open communication between families and clinicians creates a comprehensive understanding of the child's unique needs, ensuring tailored and effective treatment. With a clear diagnosis, families can access specialized resources, supports, and services that cater to specific mental health conditions. A diagnosis advises treatment options and future health risks, but it does not need to define your child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/38b79f34-7691-4ee1-81bc-1d215062fd6b/BLOG+PHOTOS+%287%29.jpg BLOG - Child Therapy FAQ - HOW DO I SUPPORT MY CHILD’S THERAPEUTIC PROGRESS? Proactive parental support promotes positive therapeutic outcomes. Stay actively engaged by attending sessions, communicating openly with the therapist, and implementing recommended strategies at home. Parents play a pivotal role in amplifying the impact of therapeutic progress by fostering a nurturing environment, encouraging emotional expression, and celebrating small victories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64f7406998895619a632c4af/a1cf14a8-0feb-46e1-af0a-cdf848bba1fc/BLOG+PHOTOS+%287%29.jpg BLOG - Child Therapy FAQ - HOW DO I AFFORD THERAPY FOR MY CHILD? Mental health services should be accessible to everyone, but unfortunately many families have trouble receiving services. Explore affordable child therapy options, including practices with sliding-scale fees, insurance coverage options, therapeutic play groups, and community-based programs. Check with local public schools to see if school-based therapy services are offered during the school day. 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