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Whole Child Counseling

Feb 28 min read

Using Coloring for Self-Regulation and Teaching Children About Feelings

Social-emotional learning involves five key areas: self-awareness (acknowledging one's emotions, values, strengths, and weaknesses),...

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Whole Child Counseling

Jul 12, 202310 min read

Everything You Need to Know about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Directed Drawing

What is Directed or Guided Drawing? Directed Drawing, also called Guided Drawing, is when one person talks another person through drawing...

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Whole Child Counseling

Mar 24, 202311 min read

How to Run a Successful Lunch Bunch Social Skills Group for Elementary Students

As children enter elementary school, they’re learning more than just academic subjects. They’re also developing social skills that will...

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Whole Child Counseling

Oct 15, 20228 min read

23 Creative Termination Activities for Ending Counseling with Children

Our culture doesn’t give us many opportunities to say goodbye in healthy ways. Termination in counseling is a great time to practice...

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Whole Child Counseling

Oct 6, 202211 min read

5 Art Therapy-Inspired Activities for Calming Behaviors and Building Resilience by Erica Curtis

Asking a child to talk about a problem, explain their behavior, or come up with solutions when they feel disconnected or upset is often...

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