This post explains trauma informed mindfulness as a self care tool for teachers and students in classroom settings. You’ll find guidance on offering choice based breathing, somatic movement, mindful observation and external focus. The post also includes how staff can model and co create safe routines that support regulation, emotional resilience and prevent burnout in trauma sensitive schools.
Coloring isn’t just fun. It is a powerful tool for helping kids recognize, express, and regulate emotions. This post shows how using mindful coloring and color by code activities helps expand emotional vocabulary, promotes interoception, and supports calming breaks. You will also find strategies for modeling feelings language and a resource to include coloring pages in grief or calm kits.
End counseling on a positive note with 23 creative activities designed for children. From memory jars and goodbye letters to vision boards and certificate ceremonies, these ideas help young clients reflect on growth, find emotional closure, and feel ready for what’s next—all in ways that are meaningful and child-friendly.
