Always Growing Counselor

Sorting adult vs kids responsibilities.

SEL about cognitive distortions using color coding. Has answer sheet.

Using art to explore the emotions that come with separating or divorcing parents.

Using DBT and neuroscience this activity will help will individuals who struggle with impulse control or regulating their emotions. There is a step-by-step process which includes a separate space for journaling through the prompts.

Friendships are hard. Sometimes kids struggle with wanting to fit in versus finding friendships that are healthy for them. This easy-to-use resource uses cut and paste and art to talk to kids about healthy and unhealthy friendships.

Children may struggle with their friends meeting new friends or their parents being busier than usual. This is a art-based worksheet that allows them to vent about feeling lonely as well as problem-solve about what they can do about it.

Use these cards to talk about a stressful/unpleasant situation and build responsibility for actions and growth.

SEL discussing what is within and not within our own control. Discuss how to handle different situations when we cannot control them. Sort through the items and get a good discussion going. There is a blank sheet to make up your own as well.

Short and sweet powerpoint about Defense Mechanisms

Using mindfulness, our senses and art to discuss what our "safe space" sounds, smells, feels and looks like.

Words can be difficult for children to express when talking about their home life. Using coloring to help them explore what's going on inside their homes.

Use these prompt cards to learn about client.

Talking to kids about what gets them jealous, who they get jealous about and how to think of healthier ways to connect to the people they care about.

Basing off of Dr. Glasser's Choice Theory, using the five basic needs as a way to get to know your client more.

What I really mean when I say I'm 'okay" allows us to not just talk about what's going on in our heads, but literally map out how much space each item is taking up. A wonderful way to explore anxieties/thoughts.

DBT skill Rain handout.

Comic strip to help kids talk about new things that are happening in their life.

Who doesn't love pizza?! Let's use this fun coloring activity to talk about our emotions.

SEL art therapy experience to help kids notice their senses and talk about their feelings.

Kiddos who are non-verbal or struggle with talking about their feelings are going to love this! We use images to point to that can help us express the color, size, and touch of the feelings we have.