Coping Skills

Order Be Mindful of Monsters Here “Be Mindful of Monsters” is an early reader created to help children understand and cope with powerful emotions. The book follows Ezzy, a gender-neutral…

Bumble BLS is an innovative new bilateral stimulation system designed for therapists to use with their clients during sessions, as well as for people of all ages to use for…

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These weighted, scented stuffed animals are very popular in my playroom, and I some times make them with clients for them to take home. Lately they have made great “EMDR…

Superhero Kits I like taking kid’s favorite superheroes and exploring what it is about their story that they identify with so I can figure out a way to tie it…

Click here for a photo tutorial I created on making your own sensory balls (aka “stress balls”)

Coping Tool Kit/Calm Box/Self-Care Package This is primarily used for temper tantrums, but it is also often helpful for clients to have a central place to keep items related to…

Grief Memory Box: After a loved one dies and time passes, significant items are sometimes lost track of, and memories may begin to fade.  I like helping clients to create a…

Suitcase Termination Activity (By Jodi Smith, LCSW, RPT-S at “Play is Powerful”): At termination, your client is finally ready to continue their journey on their own.  Even though they will be leaving…

Supplies Container: This is typically made with a glass mason jar, but since I often make these with children I use water bottles with smooth sides. One bottle of clear…