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Anxiety Activities and Resources


9 Tips to Help Kids Who Are Anxious About Drones
We live in a time where instant access to information is at our fingertips. If you have a question, you can ask Siri, hop on a...
Whole Child Counseling
Dec 15, 202413 min read
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Anxiety Triggers: Coping Without Avoidance
Children (like the rest of us) may have certain anxiety triggers that set off their big or uncomfortable feelings. These triggering...
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 1, 20227 min read
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CBT with Children: Helping Kids Change Unhelpful Thoughts with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective psychological treatments when it comes to addressing a variety of...
Whole Child Counseling
Nov 25, 20217 min read
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Practical Tips and Books for Helping Children Cope with Anxiety
Time and time again I have found that kids really benefit from using bibliotherapy techniques. Bibliotherapy is the strategy of using...
Whole Child Counseling
Aug 9, 202112 min read
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Everything 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 Counseling
Jul 24, 202112 min read
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Helping Children Sleep Well and Cope with Nightmares
So often, when children start kindergarten, by mid-afternoon, many of them look EXHAUSTED. It’s a long day to learn to adapt to! And if...
Whole Child Counseling
Jul 13, 202114 min read
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Anxiety in Children: Symptoms, Signs, and How to Help
As educators and mental health practitioners, it is important to understand the symptoms of anxiety in children. According to the CDC...
Whole Child Counseling
May 24, 20217 min read
4,587 views


Helping Kids with Big Worries
I love using books in counseling, which is an intervention called bibliotherapy . Now that I am learning to navigate telehealth and doing...
Whole Child Counseling
Apr 23, 20202 min read
4,466 views


Creating a Mindful Moment Relaxation Room
In 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 Counseling
Mar 7, 20206 min read
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Free 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 Counseling
Feb 16, 20201 min read
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Books for Parents, Educators and Counselors about Anxiety in Children
Anxiety 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 Counseling
Feb 16, 20201 min read
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Favorite 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 Counseling
Feb 16, 20201 min read
4,510 views


Apps for Anxiety, Stress Relief and Relaxation for Kids and Adults
Breathe 2 Relax : Android , Apple Description from the developers : This app is a stress management tool, which will help you learn how...
Whole Child Counseling
Feb 16, 20205 min read
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