Here you can find several coping strategies that fall under four categories; calming skills, distraction skills, physical skills and processing skills
A visual of several coping strategies
A visual of several coping strategies
Children often have big emotions. They are almost always filled with a whirlwind of feelings like excitement or frustration. Teaching them how to recognize and express their feelings in a healthy manner can play a key role in shaping and developing them as they grow older.
Mindfulness is the practice of gently focusing your awareness on the present moment over and over again. It often involves focusing on sensations to root yourself in your body in the here and now. You can practice mindfulness during formal meditation or incorporate it into everyday activities like cooking, cleaning, or walking