Deep breathing is so hokey, right? But there are lots of fun ways to encourage deep breathing, and using shapes is awesome.
Think Outside the (Cardboard) Box
How Play and Coping Skills are Connected
Two Low-Prep Ways to Practice Listening
Progressive Muscle Relaxation 101
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is one of my favorite strategies to use with kids and teens in therapy. I have vivid memories of the first time I ever did a Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Psych 101 classes in college, and I felt so wonderful afterwards, I knew I would use this intervention with my clients…