About the store
Hello, and a warm welcome! I'm Jemma Heyden, a Registered Counsellor, and I've been navigating the diverse and challenging landscapes of the mental health field since 2013. My journey has taken me from working in private practice settings, where I worked intimately with individuals navigating their unique struggles, to under-resourced clinics where I strived to bring quality care despite the constraints.
I've walked the lively hallways of elementary and senior schools, guiding young minds through the complexities of growing up. My path also led me to work with the resilient homeless community, designing group programs that offered support and understanding in their challenging circumstances. And, I've been privileged to deliver psychoeducation workshops to teenage girls in foster care, witnessing their courage and strength firsthand.
Navigating these diverse settings, I've felt the struggles we face as mental health professionals. I've seen the desperate need for resources that truly resonate with our clients. Resources that educate, connect, and create a lasting impact. Frustrated by the lack of such tools, I decided to create my own - tools that have been tried, tested, and loved by my clients.
Imagine having easy-to-use tools that convey the right message, the kind that light up understanding in a client's eyes. Think of how much simpler life would be if you had resources that really worked, making the tough but rewarding job of being a mental health professional that much smoother.
That's what you'll find here at Gentle Observations. A carefully curated collection of digital mental health tools, crafted from my extensive experience across various settings. And I am thrilled to share them with you! It's my sincere hope that these tools will bring a touch of ease and effectiveness to your practice, making your journey as a mental health professional just a little bit lighter.
So, come on in! Take a moment, browse around, and discover the tools that will make your work simpler, more effective, and deeply impactful. Thank you for being here. It's a joy and a privilege to support you in this important work that we do.
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The Worry Monster Anxiety Workbook for Kids
The Worry Monster Anxiety Workbook for Kids is a comprehensive resource specially designed for school counseling settings. This unique Anxiety Workbook for Children delves into the world of the "Worry Monster," a friendly and approachable figure that guides children through the maze of their anxious feelings. Packed with a variety of activities and exercises, this workbook aims to equip young minds with essential Kids Anxiety Coping Skills. From the Anxiety Thermometer that helps gauge emotional
2nd - 5th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Check-In Worksheets
These areas of regulation check-in feeling worksheets are the perfect addition to any learning environment to help kiddos express and understand their different emotions. It helps children to explore and verbalize their emotions whilst incorporating different social-emotional learning concepts in the classroom or at home school. It would also make for a perfect addition to the school counselor's office decor, check-in or closing activity. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - AREAS OF REGULATION WORKSHEETS✦ ✦ WH
1st - 4th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Conflict Resolution Cards
Enhance social skills and foster conflict resolution with our Kid's Conflict Resolution Flashcards. These cards are a trusted tool for school counselors and teachers, promoting restorative justice and social-emotional learning (SEL) in kids. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - CONFLICT RESOLUTION CARDS FOR KIDS ✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ 1x PDF US Letter (4 Cards per page - 12 Pages in Total) 1x PDF A4 (4 Cards per page - 12 Pages in Total) ✦ ABOUT US✦ Gentle Observations is a shop for therapists, counselors, paren
2nd - 4th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning Strategies
Your Executive Functioning Toolkit: A compact and practical tool specifically crafted for individuals navigating ADHD therapy. Enhance executive function with our integrated functioning wheel, designed to foster cognitive control and improve working memory. This toolkit serves as a guide to initiate tasks effectively, providing strategies to strengthen executive functioning skills. It's a must-have resource for neurodivergent individuals to navigate their unique cognitive landscape with confiden
2nd - 4th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Brain Bullies Worksheets
The ANT Cards are an exceptional resource for school counseling, aiding in the development of social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. They empower children to challenge their automatic negative thoughts and foster healthier thinking patterns. This pack of cards is an invaluable tool for parents, educators, and therapists aiming to boost the emotional intelligence and resilience of children. Explore the world of cognitive therapy in a kid-friendly way with our ANT Cards for Kids! ✦ INSTANT DOWNLO
1st - 3rd
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
ANTs - Automatic Negative Thinking Cards
The ANT Cards are an exceptional resource for school counseling, aiding in the development of social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. They empower children to challenge their automatic negative thoughts and foster healthier thinking patterns. This pack of cards is an invaluable tool for parents, educators, and therapists aiming to boost the emotional intelligence and resilience of children. Explore the world of cognitive therapy in a kid-friendly way with our ANT Cards for Kids! ✦ INSTANT DOWNLO
1st - 3rd
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Animal Breathing Cards
Finger-Tracing Breathing Cards: A must-have therapy tool designed for school counselors and calming corners. These Mindfulness Breathing Cards for Kids are expertly crafted to promote emotional regulation and enhance kids' coping skills. An innovative approach to teaching deep breaths and relaxation, they make for an invaluable addition to any therapist's toolkit. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - FINGER-TRACING ANIMAL BREATHING CARDS ✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ 1x PDF US Letter - 1 Card Per Page (20 Pages in Tota
1st - 3rd
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Anger Management Workbook
This Anger Management Workbook for Kids is a comprehensive guide filled with engaging Anger Worksheets for Kids. Dive deep into emotional regulation with tools like the Anger Thermometer and master Anger Coping Skills. Designed with expert insights, this workbook is your go-to solution for effective Anger Therapy and building a foundation for lasting emotional well-being. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKBOOK FOR KIDS✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ 1x A4 Color PDF (40 Pages) 1x US Color PDF (40 P
1st - 3rd
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Anxiety Coping Skill Cards
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Metaphor Cards for Kids! These ACT Flashcards use easy-to-understand metaphors, helping kids visualize and manage their feelings and thoughts. Ideal for fostering cognitive defusion and promoting psychological flexibility, they turn ACT Therapy principles into fun, engaging exercises. Empower your child to better understand and navigate their emotions with these creative and practical cards. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Metaphor Cards✦
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Metaphor Cards For Kids
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Metaphor Cards for Kids! These ACT Flashcards use easy-to-understand metaphors, helping kids visualize and manage their feelings and thoughts. Ideal for fostering cognitive defusion and promoting psychological flexibility, they turn ACT Therapy principles into fun, engaging exercises. Empower your child to better understand and navigate their emotions with these creative and practical cards. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Metaphor Cards✦
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
What You Say In Here Stays In Here
This "what you say in here stays in here" poster is the perfect confidentiality agreement sign to hang in the school counselors, social workers or psychologists' offices to help remind clients of the confidentiality terms. It's the perfect therapy office decor wall art and psychology poster. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - WHAT YOU SAY IN HERE STAYS IN HERE✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ 1 zipped file with 5 high-quality JPG Pictures in the following ratios. ✔️ 2:3 ratio file will print the following sizes: Inches:
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
This Is A Safe Space Poster
This is a safe space to be who you are therapy office decor is perfect for a school counselor or psychologists' wall art to help encourage kids to feel safe. This poster is perfect as classroom decor or to display within your little one's calming corner to encourage social-emotional learning and a growth mindset. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - THIS IS A SAFE SPACE TO BE WHO YOU ARE✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ 1 zipped file with 5 high-quality JPG Pictures in the following ratios. ✔️ 2:3 ratio file will print the
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
The Scared Gang - Trauma Pattern Cards For Kids
Trauma Reaction Cards for Kids! Crafted to help children identify trauma survival patterns, these cards are an invaluable tool for emotional regulation. Perfect as a group therapy activity, they promote understanding and development of vital coping skills. Dive into a world of insightful exploration with our Kids Coping Skill Cards and help your little ones navigate their emotions with ease. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - TRAUMA SURVIVAL PATTERN CARDS ✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ 1x PDF US Letter (4 Cards per pa
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
How To Sit With Your Emotions | Kids Guide
These fun, engaging worksheets will guide kids toward greater self-awareness and self-acceptance while fostering a growth mindset. They'll learn to navigate their emotional seas, gaining critical coping skills along the way. Perfect for helping little ones manage their anxiety and combat those blue feelings. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - HOW TO SIT WITH YOUR EMOTIONS ✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ 1x PDF US Letter (11 Pages) 1x PDF A4 (11 Pages) ✦ ABOUT US✦ Gentle Observations is a shop for therapists, counselor
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Monster Emotions Cards
Introducing our Emotional Awareness Cards for Kids! Perfectly designed for calming corners in classrooms, these cards are a must-have for school counseling. Enhance your students' social-emotional learning journey as they explore and regulate their feelings with ease. Dive into a world of introspection and growth with our Emotional Regulation Cards, paving the way for more empathetic and understanding classrooms. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - MONSTER EMOTIONS CARDS✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ A4 PDF - 20 Unique
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
40 Kids Coping Skills Flashcards
These printable cards are a helpful tool for helping little ones manage their big. This set of anxiety relief and mood-boosting cards includes gratitude exercises, grounding techniques, breathing scripts, growth mindset cards, affirmations, and more, suitable for children in elementary and middle school. A perfect addition to your calming corner or therapeutic arsenal. ✦ INSTANT DOWNLOAD - KIDS COPING SKILLS CARDS✦ ✦ WHAT YOU’LL GET ✦ You will receive 1 high-quality PDF downloadable file. 10 JPG
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Finger Tracing Breathing Cards With Faces
These calm-down finger tracing breathing cards are the perfect tool to help children practice breathing as a coping skill to soothe anxiety and calm big feelings. This mindfulness technique is a great tool for school counselors or psychologists working with kids to use at the end or beginning of their session or to teach SEL and growth mindset skills. Parents can use these in their calming corners to help little ones breathe, self-soothe, and regulate their emotions. These cards offer a variety
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Feelings Wheel Poster
These feelings wheel coping skills interactive posters are perfect for classroom calming corners, therapy office check-ins, and relaxing spots at home. They can be used to help little ones express their emotions, assist them with regulating their big emotions, and promotes a growth mindset. ✦INSTANT DOWNLOAD - FEELINGS WHEEL INTERACTIVE POSTERS✦ ✦WHAT YOU’LL GET✦ You will receive 1 high-quality A4 PDF - 2 backing posters and 2 wheels for DIY placement 4 A4 Pictures (JPGS) (2 backing posters and
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Feelings Playdough Mats
These playdough feelings placemats for social-emotional learning include 20 different emotions to help promote emotional regulation and feelings awareness. These placemats can educate little ones about their big feelings, where in their body they feel them, and how it might look on someone else's face or their own - the question blocks on the side can help facilitate those questions. This therapy tool is useful as a check-in tool or at the end of therapy sessions with school counselors or social
1st
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Grief and Loss School Counseling Therapy Bundle for Kids
SAVE BIG with this Grief and Loss Therapy Bundle at 63% off ($40 Original Price). This grief and loss worksheet and resource bundle include one 30-page workbook and 5 pages explaining the grief whirlpool (Both tools come with fillable PDFS). This therapeutic bundle also includes 60 conversation cards and a kids coping skill toolbox with 36 coping skills and affirmations included. This grief and loss bundle encourages children and teens to express their emotions using various theories like CBT, N
1st - 5th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
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Hello, and a warm welcome! I'm Jemma Heyden, a Registered Counsellor, and I've been navigating the diverse and challenging landscapes of the mental health field since 2013. My journey has taken me from working in private practice settings, where I worked intimately with individuals navigating their unique struggles, to under-resourced clinics where I strived to bring quality care despite the constraints.
I've walked the lively hallways of elementary and senior schools, guiding young minds through the complexities of growing up. My path also led me to work with the resilient homeless community, designing group programs that offered support and understanding in their challenging circumstances. And, I've been privileged to deliver psychoeducation workshops to teenage girls in foster care, witnessing their courage and strength firsthand.
Navigating these diverse settings, I've felt the struggles we face as mental health professionals. I've seen the desperate need for resources that truly resonate with our clients. Resources that educate, connect, and create a lasting impact. Frustrated by the lack of such tools, I decided to create my own - tools that have been tried, tested, and loved by my clients.
Imagine having easy-to-use tools that convey the right message, the kind that light up understanding in a client's eyes. Think of how much simpler life would be if you had resources that really worked, making the tough but rewarding job of being a mental health professional that much smoother.
That's what you'll find here at Gentle Observations. A carefully curated collection of digital mental health tools, crafted from my extensive experience across various settings. And I am thrilled to share them with you! It's my sincere hope that these tools will bring a touch of ease and effectiveness to your practice, making your journey as a mental health professional just a little bit lighter.
So, come on in! Take a moment, browse around, and discover the tools that will make your work simpler, more effective, and deeply impactful. Thank you for being here. It's a joy and a privilege to support you in this important work that we do.
Additional biographical information
Hey there! My name is Jemma, a Registered Counsellor, and the creative mind behind Gentle Observations - a space where I frequently share mental health tools, tips, and techniques to improve overall well-being.
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