Worrying is a natural feeling, and coping with worries can be uncomfortable without healthy coping skills. A child in therapy may struggle with anxiety or moments of uncertainty, so teaching them healthy ways to cope and express themselves can be instrumental in their treatment. Kids may express their worry in ways that a [...]
Practicing mindfulness can be a valuable exercise when feeling anxious, stressed, or helpless. Mindfulness promotes awareness, reflection, and self-soothing skills. These skills can help clients cope with overwhelming feelings and stressful moments in their day. Teaching clients how to incorporate mindfulness exercises in [...]
Teaching kids in therapy how to talk about their feelings and needs is an important part of their mental health care. Children often have feelings and needs they may not know how to express. This struggle can cause confusion and frustration for both children and their caretakers, which is why encouraging healthy communicat [...]
Core beliefs are deeply held beliefs that a person has about oneself, the world, and the future. These beliefs are shaped by their interpretations of life experiences. Negative core beliefs can trigger negative thought patterns and can cause a person to react to upsetting situations in unhealthy ways. A core belief can fee [...]
Creating a safe space for clients to share similar experiences with anxiety can help build trust in trying new strategies for managing symptoms. In a group therapy setting, clients have the opportunity to learn from each other and work together to develop healthier coping skills. Relating to group members with similar stru [...]
Negative thoughts can control the way people perceive almost every aspect of their lives. They can cause people to think poorly of themselves, hold on to painful feelings, or make them feel helpless when dealing with stress. Without proper coping skills, negative thoughts can have a strong impact on a client’s mental hea [...]
The cycle of abuse was developed in 1979 by Lenore E. Walker. Recent adaptations outline 4 stages that occur in an abusive relationship: Tension Building, Incident, Reconciliation, and Calm. Defining these stages can be a useful tool for learning about abusive relationship patterns and how they affect both the abused and t [...]
Anger is an emotion that can overwhelm anyone, especially when proper coping skills are not being used. Clients in therapy benefit from learning healthy and effective coping skills for anger. Coping skills help regulate emotions and reduce reactivity and destructive behaviors. Teaching proper anger management skills helps [...]
Claiming your strengths is an important part of mental health, but it can be a challenging task for clients in therapy. Clients are often aware of their challenges and vulnerabilities but may struggle with knowing the personal qualities that give them strength. When a client struggles to recognize their strengths, they may [...]
Teaching emotional intelligence skills is important when working with young children. Often, children have feelings they may not understand, which makes it difficult for them to express how they feel or whether they are upset. This struggle can cause confusion and frustration for caretakers. It also affects the child's abi [...]
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