My New Book about Social Emotional Learning for Children

Skills for Big Feelings is a curriculum for educators & counselors who wish to teach youth coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and self regulation skills.

This comprehensive social-emotional book is based on cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, breathing exercises, SEL theory, and visualization. Developed for teachers and mental health professionals to help children learn calming techniques, emotional regulation, and coping skills.

Inside you’ll find a wealth of calming strategies and activities for helping kids to develop emotional literacy skills and manage anxiety and stress.

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A Fun 28-Page Coloring Workbook to Help Kids Learn Self-Regulation Skills

A 12-Week Guide with Practical Tools and Advice For Teachers and Counselors, Including S.M.A.R.T. IEP and Treatment Plan Objectives, Family Handouts, Letters, and Surveys

16 Trauma-Informed Guided Relaxation Scripts For Helping Kids Destress

A Wealth of Engaging Activities Including Identifying and Accepting Feelings, Dealing With Unhelpful Thoughts... And More!

What's Included in the Book:

"Be the person who makes positive ripple effects.”

- Camilla Kragius

Youth Anxiety & Stress Reduction

Resources and Activities

Coping

Skills

for Kids

Learn how to create a coping skills plan with a free template. You can also make your own free printable Coping Skills Dice.

Telehealth Games & Activities

There are many ways to play games, be creative, and have fun with kids while doing telehealth. Learn more about the many resources available.

Helping Kids Copes with Grief & Loss

Bibliotherapy and Expressive Arts Therapy activities, interventions, and resources for helping children and teens cope with grief.

Easily Write S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Write (S)pecific, (M)easurable, (A)chievable, (R)elevant & (T)ime-Bound Behavioral and Mental Health IEP and Treatment Plan Objectives.

Anxiety

Activities for Kids

Free anxiety worksheets, top relaxation & mindfulness apps, books and activities about anxiety for kids and more!

Staff Morale, Burnout & Self-Care

Self-Care tips for educators and mental health professionals. Free printable Staff Shout Out Book to help boost morale.

How to

Build a Mindful Moment Room

Learn how to build your own tranquil, calming Mindful Moment Room, Zen Den, or Relaxation Room.

Create a Printable Visual Schedule

Free tool to assist you with planning your child's day to help them know what is expected and follow a routine.

Access the Free Social Emotional Learning Resource Library

CASEY O'BRIEN MARTIN • LMHC • REAT • RN

SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR

I'm Casey. I'm passionate about empowering kids to learn the social-emotional skills they need to thrive. It’s my belief that all children should be given the tools to learn how to understand and cope with their feelings more effectively. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed approach and I strive to share ideas and resources that are therapeutic, engaging, and useful. I believe in the healing power of relationships and I consider working with kids every day a privilege.