Pathways to Peace 

The Battle in My Brain incorporates CBT skills to help children with intrusive thoughts, temptations, guilt, and issues with anger ,...

Do you know kids who love Lego? This game might be a great fit! This is a counseling game full of Lego goodness such as discussing...

Having kids create their own superheroes can be a healing activity for children, especially those who have experienced trauma . It can be...

Almost all kids need help with social skills. Kids with anger issues often alienate themselves due to aggression or anger outbursts....

Games are powerful tools when working with children. There are so many ways that children can learn and grow through play, including...

Emma's Emotional Discovery is a short story and a game to help children better understand their emotions. It helps children understand...

Many kids love to play with toy cars. However, as a counselor, it is important to know how to bring therapeutic value to the session when...

Somatic symptoms can be difficult to treat because kids often lack awareness of how their symptoms are related to their emotions. Play is...

Introducing coping skills to manage emotions is a good starting point in counseling. It allows time to develop healthy rapport and...

Over the past few years, many resources for the Zones of Regulation have popped up. The zones help kids become aware of the levels of...

Fidget toys are great to include in a coping skill toolbox for kids who need help coping with anxiety, anger, and ADHD.

Learn how to put together coping skill toolboxes to help children be prepared when they get upset and lose control of their emotions.

Life is busy and full of distractions. It is easy to become disconnected from your loved ones without realizing it due to the demands...

Coping skill flashcards are helpful to help kids remember what to do in the heat of the moment when they need help calming down. When...

I remember flannel boards from Sunday school as a child. It was fun to watch the characters and the setting on the board as the Bible...

One of the most common presenting problems I see is anger outbursts in children. Most adults can agree that it's hard to keep your cool...

Angry Birds Truth Bomb is a free PDF download game to help kids challenge negative self-talk by using cognitive behavioral therapy...

This is a round-up of interventions I found online for anger. This post includes craft activities, scripts, toys, games, and videos to...

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...

Puppets are useful in many ways in therapy, from expressing creativity, to storytelling, and externalizing emotions, they provide a safe...