14 cognitive behavioral therapy activities for kids to help little ones recognize their negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones.
Art therapy helps kids express themselves! These art therapy worksheets were designed by Andrea Jensen, Licensed Psychotherapist for kids and adults who would like to increase emotional intelligence and healing through creative exercises. These worksheets is perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists who would like to engage kids in a creative CBT and art therapy practice that is both fun and engaging. This book is perfect for ages 8 and up. This file includes 30 exercises that get the creative juices flowing. Once purchased, you can download the digital files immediately.
Target all kinds of developmental skills with these low-prep, low-maintenance Teletherapy Activities in your next virtual therapy session!
Art therapy empowers children to develop coping skills, build self-esteem, and find healing by using creativity as a means to communicate without words.
Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.
Mindfulness practice helps kids develop a sense of calm, self-awareness, & emotional regulation; a holistic life skill that promotes mental & physical health.
Review by Sharlene Christensen, CMHC, RPT I am pleased to have the opportunity to write for the newsletter today. I wanted to share a fun intervention called “The Worry Worms”. […]
The A to Z of Coping Skills display poster for you to use to talk about coping strategies and worksheet for children to come up with their own strategies.
A feelings check-in can be very beneficial for kids of any age. It can help them increase emotional awareness, explore healthy solutions for problems, and encourage them to talk about their emotions freely. Parents and teachers who seek to understand their kids and students better can do a regular check-in. Use this worksheet as a therapeutic tool for kids to identify their feelings, rate their severity, describe the thoughts associated with those feelings, and practice coping skills in case those feelings are negative. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of feelings worksheets and handouts.
What is play therapy? What is a play therapist? Is it right for my child? Learn more about the transformative power of play! Play therapy can benefit kids with ADHD, ASD, and trauma.
Intentional breathing is a holistic life skill that promotes mental and physical well-being. For kids, calm-down breathing techniques promote self-regulation.
Teaching children about coping with anger? Check out these 15 effective anger management strategies for kids.
30 simple yet effective therapeutic activities for children to teach healthy anger management, improve self-control, increase empowerment, and manage fear, anxiety, and depression while also building proper problem-solving skills.
Guided by SEL learning outcomes, our free PDF writing prompts exercise written communication and promote the development of self-esteem and resilience.
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso Art therapy is a broad term used to refer to the practice of creating as a way
I'm sharing 5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids. Now, more than ever is the time to teach them how to manage stress and emotions.
30 simple yet effective therapeutic activities for children to teach healthy anger management, improve self-control, increase empowerment, and manage fear, anxiety, and depression while also building proper problem-solving skills.
Anger games are great resource to develop coping skills at home, school or in a counseling environment. A review of anger management games available in the market.
These art therapy for kids projects are a great way to help children deal with trauma, anger, or grief, and as part of therapy for kids with special needs.
Creative Ideas to boost self-esteem in kids including games, crafts, books, workbooks, and more. Ideas for Parents and Counselors.
Fun and simple mIndfulness activities for kids: Learning How to Regulate Emotions, Calm Down and Improve Focus.
Tracy Turner-Bumberry, LPC, RPT-S, CAS, shares simple, playful and on-point interventions that combines mindfulness, expressive arts and play to help kids achieve greater self-regulation, focus more and stress less.
30 simple yet effective therapeutic activities for children to teach healthy anger management, improve self-control, increase empowerment, and manage fear, anxiety, and depression while also building proper problem-solving skills.
30 simple yet effective therapeutic activities for children to teach healthy anger management, improve self-control, increase empowerment, and manage fear, anxiety, and depression while also building proper problem-solving skills.
Play is the language of children. Kids, and most adults, often do not respond well to “Well, just do it” when they are trying to incorporate a new skill or change something in their lif…
Let Your Emotions R.A.I.N An Occupational Therapy activity worksheet for inpatient psych groups of all ages This activity was used to discus...
This rainbow exercise is a deep breathing exercise for kids that can be used as a mindfulness activity, coping tool, or meditation.
The Anger Iceberg represents the idea that, although anger is displayed outwardly, other emotions may be hidden beneath the surface. These other feelings—such...
Anger games are great resource to develop coping skills at home, school or in a counseling environment. A review of anger management games available in the market.
These ABA therapy activities for kids with autism spectrum disorder will give you heaps of ideas you can use at school, in therapy, and at home!
These art therapy for kids projects are a great way to help children deal with trauma, anger, or grief, and as part of therapy for kids with special needs.
Everything you need to know about teaching kids to calm and control their anger with fun anger management activities for kids.
Learn what a sensory diet is, how it can benefit your child's learning, focus, behavior, and emotional regulation, and discover which activities should be part of your child’s individual sensory diet.
Anger games are great resource to develop coping skills at home, school or in a counseling environment. A review of anger management games available in the market.
Quiet Coping Skills are subtle ways to privately regulate emotions at school without attracting scrutiny from others. Help kids with anger issues, anxiety, & ADHD.
The DBT THINK skill stands for Think, Have empathy, Interpretations, Notice, and Kindness which helps clients to make peace, avoid assumptions, and reduce conflict or anger. The THINK skill helps individuals deal with conflict in an empathetic and mindful way by shifting negative thought patterns to a calmer state of mind. The consistent use of this skill can have a positive benefit in several areas of our lives. The DBT THINK Skill PDF handout introduces the THINK acronym. Each component of the acronym includes a helpful tip or suggestion for resolving conflict. For example, it encourages clients to think about the situation from the other person’s perspective, or to think about other, more favorable explanations for a person’s behavior. This handout benefits kids and teens by improving their mindfulness skills in interpersonal interactions. It helps them to more effectively manage their thoughts and feelings, and extend compassion towards themselves and others. Educators and therapists can use this handout during group or individual sessions. Our DBT Think Skill Worksheets allow individuals to apply and reflect on this skill, which makes them helpful add-ons to this handout. *This item is an instant digital download. A link to download your files will be emailed to you once payment is confirmed. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of DBT worksheets and handouts. References: Cheang, R., Gillions, A., & Sparkes, E. (2019). Do Mindfulness-Based interventions Increase empathy and compassion in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic review. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28(7), 1765–1779. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-019-01413-9 De La Fuente Anuncibay, R., González-Barbadillo, Á., Sánchez, D. O., & Pizarro-Ruiz, J. P. (2020). Mindfulness and Empathy: Mediating factors and gender differences in a Spanish sample. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01915 Jones, S. M., Bodie, G. D., & Hughes, S. D. (2016). The impact of mindfulness on empathy, active listening, and perceived provisions of emotional support. Communication Research, 46(6), 838–865. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093650215626983
Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.
