Grumpy Bear: A Mood Boosting Game
Grumpy Bear is a game to help children overcome a negative mindset and grumpy mood to gain control over their emotions and behaviors....
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Tasha Milligan
- Jun 22
- 5 min
Why Play Games in Therapy?
Games are powerful tools when working with children. There are so many ways that children can learn and grow through play, including...
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Tasha Milligan
- Jun 14
- 2 min
Emma's Emotional Discovery - A Book and Game to Understand Emotions
Emma's Emotional Discovery is a short story and a game to help children better understand their emotions. It helps children understand...
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Tasha Milligan
- Apr 7
- 3 min
Creative Ways to Use Cars in Play Therapy
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...
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Tasha Milligan
- Mar 18
- 3 min
Play Therapy Ideas for Somatic Symptoms
Somatic symptoms can be difficult to treat because kids often lack awareness of how their symptoms are related to their emotions. Play is...
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Tasha Milligan
- Jan 13
- 2 min
Coping Skill Flashcards
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...
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Tasha Milligan
- Dec 10, 2022
- 2 min
Free Angry Birds Card Game!
Angry Birds Truth Bomb is a free PDF download game to help kids challenge negative self-talk by using cognitive behavioral therapy...
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Tasha Milligan
- Oct 3, 2022
- 2 min
Dino Stories - A Story Telling Game
Your little dinosaur-loving kiddos will love this interactive, playful game. They will get to act like a dinosaur, give their best roar,...
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Tasha Milligan
- Aug 12, 2022
- 3 min
Breathing Activities for Calming Emotions
Slow deep breathing is an essential coping skill, as it turns off the fight or flight response. It can be done anywhere and in any...
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Tasha Milligan
- May 31, 2022
- 5 min
Anticipatory Grief: How to Help Children Cope with the Anticipated Death of a Loved One
Anticipatory grief can be agonizingly painful for a family. Watching your loved one slowly fade is heart-wrenching. Whether it is a...
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Tasha Milligan
- Mar 15, 2022
- 3 min
How is Cognitive Behavioral Counseling Therapy Used with Children?
Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most widely studied and proven therapies for mental health. It is a powerful treatment method...
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Tasha Milligan
- Jan 10, 2022
- 4 min
Goal Setting Games
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...
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