Coping activities

Looking for fun ways to teach kids coping skills? Your students will love these fun, hands-on activities to help them deal with tough feelings.

(+FREE Coping skills Worksheets PDF) Here is a list of 99 coping skills that will help you manage your difficult emotions each time.

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Do you find your child has trouble remembering the skills/strategies they are learning? The helping hand visual has been very effective for kids I have worked with. We put it in a place they often …

Coping art. Creative expressions, coping skills. Stressors.

A big part of what we do with children is teach them safe and appropriate ways to cope and express themselves. We aren’t born knowing how to walk and we also aren’t born knowing how to …

Why are coping skills so important for kids? Well, life isn’t always a smooth ride as there will always be twists, turns, and loops. Practicing coping skills keeps them secure when the ride gets bumpy. Kids face strong emotions and challenging situations daily, from school stress to friendship woes. Without the right coping strategies, these situations can feel like a never-ending circle of chaos. Go to www.drroseann.com to know more.

10 Ways School Counselings Can Help Kids With Worry: Use these strategies to help your students manage worries at school. Build confidence to handle worry with these worry management activities.

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What no one told you about doom scrolling… Scrolling isn’t a coping skill (sorry, but it had to be said) If your “coping” leaves you more drained, disconnected, or overwhelmed… it’s not actually helping. Coping doesn’t have to be perfect, pretty, or Pinterest-worthy. It can be:
🤍 Canceling plans without guilt
🤍 Talking to someone who gets it
🤍 Dancing in your kitchen to your favorite songs
🤍 Doing one small thing and calling it enough ✨ Therapy can help you unlearn the habits that…

A lovely free calming booklet printable - great SEL resource when heading back to school. Coloring page, craft and mindfulness in one!

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Adding to our deep breathing exercises here on the site, is this rainbow breathing activity for kids. It’s a breathing exercise that kids can use in a rainbow theme in therapy sessions, or as a coping tool to help kids with self-regulation, mindfulness, and focus. Print off this rainbow breathing printable and add it to your deep breathing activities!