Pathways to Peace 

There are some amazing resources available to help children understand the brain and how it works. This is a round-up of some of the best...

Playdough is an inexpensive tool to use in therapy that has unlimited uses. It is a staple in the coping skill toolboxes that I make...

Mouse Trap is a super fun, interactive game that offers many benefits for counseling. Kids will need to use communication skills, impulse...

Your little dinosaur-loving kiddos will love this interactive, playful game. They will get to act like a dinosaur, give their best roar,...

Redirection is a simple technique to stop a negative behavior, avoid blow-ups, and focus on a solution. I like to consider parenting...

It is almost time to get back to school, which comes with school stressors for kids. Help kids create a plan of action and feel prepared...

Consequences is an oldie but a goodie. I've had this game in my counseling room for years and kids still love it. The game helps children...

Connect 4 Launchers is an action-packed game. It moves at a fast pace and can generate a lot of excitement as well as other big emotions....

Blunders is a hilarious game with a great storyline. The kids in the game have to learn their manners before they are allowed to go to...

Impulse control issues bubble right to the top when playing games. The games listed in this article require kids to stop and think about...

This video was too good to not share. This mama gets it. And the realization hit her hard! I could totally identify with her. The...

Quarreling Squirrels is a book and game for conflict resolution and helping siblings get along. It helps children recognize the positive,...

This fun little story and game help children understand the four main personality types and how each type has strengths and weaknesses. ...

Andy’s Anger Eruptions is a story and game about a boy with explosive anger. He flies off the handle quickly, and then feels out of...

Franklin Forgives is a book/game combo about a boy who has been holding on to anger but learns to forgive. The game teaches helpful skills.

A new year provides an opportunity to set goals and work towards self-improvement. It’s amazing how the turn of the calendar gives you a...

There are SO MANY games to use in counseling ! You can modify traditional games or use games created by therapists. Each game offers a...

Almost daily I hear kids talk about something someone else has, how someone else is prettier, stronger, or more popular. On the other...

Fall is finally here! Soon the leaves will be changing, and we will be transitioning into the holiday season. It is the perfect time to...

This game was birthed from the need for a way to explain to kids various levels of relationships and appropriate boundaries for each...