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Trauma-Informed Mindfulness as a Self-Care Tool Teachers and Students in the Classroom
Self-care is essential for anyone who experiences stress on a regular basis, and that includes teachers, school counselors, school social...
Whole Child Counseling
Feb 28, 20249 min read
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Using Coloring for Self-Regulation and Teaching Children About Feelings
Social-emotional learning involves five key areas: self-awareness (acknowledging one's emotions, values, strengths, and weaknesses),...
Whole Child Counseling
Feb 2, 20248 min read
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23 Creative Termination Activities for Ending Counseling with Children
Our culture doesn’t give us many opportunities to say goodbye in healthy ways. Termination in counseling is a great time to practice...
Whole Child Counseling
Oct 15, 20228 min read
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5 Art Therapy-Inspired Activities for Calming Behaviors and Building Resilience by Erica Curtis
Asking a child to talk about a problem, explain their behavior, or come up with solutions when they feel disconnected or upset is often...
Whole Child Counseling
Oct 6, 202211 min read
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Successful Calm Corner Ideas for Classrooms
What is a Classroom Calm Corner? The Calm Corner is a designated spot in the classroom where students can go when they are feeling...
Whole Child Counseling
Jul 22, 202211 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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Coping Skills Craft Activities
There are so many developmental and emotional benefits of doing craft projects with kids — especially coping skills craft activities!...
Whole Child Counseling
Jan 16, 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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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
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Creating a Coping Skills Plan: with a Free Printable for Kids!
We all have different feelings that come and go all of the time. Some children, teens and adults may become overwhelmed with BIG...
Whole Child Counseling
May 12, 20205 min read
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Helping Kids Cope in Uncertain Times
It is no surprise that there is an increase in global anxiety and stress for many people because we are dealing with a worldwide pandemic....
Whole Child Counseling
Mar 22, 20204 min read
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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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