This page is a repository of techniques and strategies for your toolbox when working with students in distress.
5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique for Anxiety
Grounding Techniques (Therapist Aid)
Grounding Techniques (JMU Counseling Center)
Grounding Techniques (Change Mental Health)
The 5-4-3-2-1 Method: A Grounding Exercise to Manage Anxiety
Grounding Exercise for Racing Minds: Calming Meditation with Dora Kamau
Active Listening: The Secret to Effective Communication
Improving Your Listening Skills
Strategies for Active Listening | John Igwebuike | TEDx Talks
4 things all great listeners know
Activities to Teach Active Listening
Building Better Relationships through Listening and Validation
Validation, communication through empathy | Naomi Feil | TEDx Talks
The Art of Emotional Validation
Validation: Defusing intense emotions
How to make someone feel seen and heard
How to Validate Someone’s Feelings and Become a Better Listener