Understanding Emotions (Jump In!) [H4HK]

You might think that the anger and target practice probably shouldn't go together. However, when it comes to kids taking some target practice can be an effective way of both venting anger and discussing a child's anger with them so they can explain it better. Here is how this great idea, which we found originally on Little Birdie Secrets, works: Draw a series of concentric circles on a large sheet of paper or white board to create a target. You can have the child make their own target if you…

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Anger is a very common emotion. We all feel angry at different times in our

I have a technique that has been really helping with dealing with anger in my family. It sounded almost too simple when I read it, but often it’s the really simple shifts, the ones that we think could hardly work, that help us most.

Give your clients a handy list of Anger Management Skills that they can refer to as needed. The techniques covered in this...

I work with angry kids every day I go to work (and sometimes at home

Relaxation to Deal with Anger: Free Relaxation Script

People don’t talk about having an angry child (I mean a child who is very angry, very often.) I want to reach out to other parents and say, “You’re not alone, I know what it’s like. It doesn’t serve any of us parents to sit alone wondering if we’re doing something wrong. It doesn’t serve our children if we are unable to reach out and find the tools we need to help them handle their big emotions.

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Self Help for Anxiety using CBT

The fear in your children might remain unspoken unless you bring up the subject. That’s where our Fears Talk conversation starters can help!

I found this handout while searching online the other day and thought it would be perfect for a Friday handout. Hope you enjoy it. Originally posted here. How do you help your patients overcome fear??

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A look at what happens inside your brain when you're afraid.

Although we don't like to feel anxiety and distress, they are part of our brain's hard-wiring and difficult to get rid of. Read why negative emotions are such a struggle for us.

"Worry Ninja" power cards for anxious kids.

A few years ago we wondered if AJ had sensory processing disorder, SPD, and if it related to her anxiety. Turns out, it did. In fact, once we started OT at Children's, the anxiety all but disappeared!

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8 Behaviors That Create Anxiety (And How To Avoid Having Them) As per the American Psychology Association , anxiety is defined as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts ...

An ex-social anxiety sufferer reveals the most powerful strategies they learned when overcoming social anxiety disorder.

Moms and Teachers share their advice on how to handle and conquer separation anxiety in children - especially in regards to going to school.

Every developmental stage has their own common set of worries and fears. Here is a comprehensive list of common worries by age.

With the end of the school year looming, many students are developing worries about the future. Their support system at school will be on v...

10 Tips to Overcome Social Anxiety Social anxiety disorder or simply social phobia snatches away your personal and career opportunities and keeps you lagging behind in this competitive world. I have seen opportunities knock at the door of...

How to help a child that is scared (of the dark, monsters or whatever else is on their minds!) Four ways to encourage your child and get past their fears.

Anxiety has become a regular part of our society and daily lives for our children (and ourselves). Worry and fear cause our children to feel bad, often...

Sometimes we so badly want things to turn out well that our anxiety stops us from ever achieving it. Here are 9 tips to banish the panic, plus ways to deal with an anxious moment.

Anxiety in children is an unpleasant emotion experienced due to unknown fears. Note, general anxiety is not abnormal, but severe anxiety is a concern.

How to Help Someone Having a Panic Attack. Witnessing a friend have a panic attack can be an alarming thing. You feel helpless in what seems like a straightforward situation (but often isn't). To help the episode pass as swiftly as...

PlayDrMom shares some wonderful children's books about anxiety that are great to help kids learn about anxiety and ways to cope with the feeling.

This discussion starter is pretty self-explanatory, helping your clients understand what they can and can't control using a visual. For this activity, I used chalk, while my client and I talked about what they can control in others and themselves. You can also write these out on cards or pop-sickle sticks, asking your client to take home a few at a time to use as a reminder of what they can/can't control, then reviewing alternatives (coping skills practice!). You can also get more specific…

Teenage depression is often termed as bad moods and occasionally as a miserable feeling. However, it is a far more serious problem that impacts every phase of a teenager’s life. If not taken care of, teenage depression may cause serious problems at home and school such as drug abuse, self-loathing and even violence or suicide.

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This depression quiz is based on the CES-D scale, a well recognized questionnaire designed to help identify major or clinical depression.

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NVC Feelings Inventory

Think perception is one of your strengths? This infographic helps readers understand how to read other's emotions.

These charts help young people to recognize and name the emotions they are feeling - a key part of the healing process.

When others seem to be enjoying life, the black dog stands in the way for a lot of people. If you're wondering WTF I'm talking about, watch the video. And if you recognize any of this, maybe it's time to think about taking some steps to look after yourself.

Do you know a Worried Snorried? This Snorried is often worried. All the time in fact. She worries about important things and silly things. She even worries t...

For our little tribute to James Gandolfini, here. Via Reddit: It's good to see someone will such talent and seemingly a big threatening guy, like James Gandolfini, go out of his way to play a [cameo] ...

http://www.gozen.com - Fear has a purpose: Self-preservation. When there is real, objective danger staring you in the face, fear is what kicks you into the f...

It's far too easy to shame our children without meaning to. Here are some tips to avoid creating feelings of shame.

Note: This is the 5th post in a series about the 7 Laws of Living a Life on Your Terms. Links to the first 4 posts are at the bottom of this post. Guilt

As a Christian, you have the provision and means to truly overcome shame and insecurity. Here is a look at what Scripture says about shame and tools for applying it.

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As it turns out, guilt is a normal and even healthy emotion to feel. Think about it: you want your child to feel bad for having done something wrong.

Infographic made based on research about stress among teenagers in Malaysia.

In a 2010 national survey of college freshman, it was discovered that students perceptions of their drive to succeed and academic ability are at an all-time high: 3/4 said that they are above average in these two traits. It may sound like great news, but it was overshadowed by another statistics that painted a far grimmer picture: Today's students have the worst emotional health of any student group ever studied.