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Oct 27, 20234 min read

Tony's Silence: A Book and Game about Selective Mutism

Tony's Silence is a short book and game to help children cope with selective mutism. It is both educational and a counseling tool.

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Jun 22, 20235 min read

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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Jun 14, 20232 min read

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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Mar 18, 20233 min read

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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Mar 10, 20233 min read

Counseling Interventions to Teach Coping Skills / Emotional Regulation

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

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Feb 4, 20235 min read

Coping Skill Toolbox Ideas

Coping skill toolboxes are handy to have available for when kids have big emotions and need help calming down. Each item is specifically...

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Jan 13, 20232 min read

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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Jun 28, 20224 min read

Counseling Games for Coping Skills

During the first phase of counseling, I always try to focus on helping children develop coping mechanisms. This provides them with tools...

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