Whole Child CounselingMar 17 minAnxiety Triggers: Coping Without AvoidanceChildren (like the rest of us) may have certain anxiety triggers that set off their big or uncomfortable feelings. These triggering...
Whole Child CounselingNov 25, 20217 minHelping Children Change Unhelpful Thoughts and Beliefs with Cognitive Behavioral TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective psychological treatments when it comes to addressing a variety of...
Whole Child CounselingAug 9, 202112 minPractical Tips and Books for Helping Children Cope with AnxietyTime and time again I have found that kids really benefit from using bibliotherapy techniques. Bibliotherapy is the strategy of using...
Whole Child CounselingJul 24, 202112 minEverything You Need to Know About Tension, Stress, and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE®)I recently went through a medical event that was traumatizing. In some ways, the experience reminded me of having anaphylactic shock,...
Whole Child CounselingMay 25, 20217 minAnxiety in Children: Symptoms, Signs, and How to HelpAs educators and mental health practitioners, it is important to understand the symptoms of anxiety in children. According to the CDC...
Whole Child CounselingApr 23, 20202 minWhen My Worries Get Too BigI love using books in counseling, which is an intervention called bibliotherapy. Now that I am learning to navigate telehealth and doing...
Whole Child CounselingMar 8, 20206 minCreating a Mindful Moment Relaxation RoomIn the Winter 2017 issue of NEA Today Magazine, some of my work was featured in an article entitled This is Your Student's Brain on...
Whole Child CounselingFeb 16, 20201 minFree Printable for Resources on Child Anxiety - Helpful for Educators and Parents. Anxiety is such a common issue with children and adolescents today and it is on the rise! This is a printable document that has a useful...
Whole Child CounselingFeb 16, 20201 minBooks for Parents, Educators and Counselors about Anxiety in ChildrenAnxiety is such a common issue with children and adolescents today. Here is a list of books that I have found helpful. These books are...
Whole Child CounselingFeb 16, 20201 minFavorite Children's Books about Anxiety Here are some of my favorite children's books which focus on dealing with worrying, anxiety, and learning relaxation skills. Many of...
Whole Child CounselingFeb 16, 20205 minApps for Anxiety, Stress Relief and Relaxation for Kids and AdultsBreathe 2 Relax: Android, Apple Description from the developers: This app is a stress management tool, which will help you learn how to...