Pathways to Peace 

Your life is a blank canvas and you are the artist. What will you fill it with? This is the metaphor behind Color Your World. Children...

Monsters can be an engaging way to address worries and anxiety in therapy. This is a list of creative ways to use monsters in play therapy.

Grumpy Bear is a game to help children overcome a negative mindset and grumpy mood to gain control over their emotions and behaviors....

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Anticipatory grief can be agonizingly painful for a family. Watching your loved one slowly fade is heart-wrenching. Whether it is a...

The Wishing Well is a solutions-focused and CBT counseling g ame for children and teens. One of the basic concepts behind...