Three Playful and Creative Ways to Explore Coping Skills with Kids

CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 164

Play is such a powerful way for kids you learn ANYTHING including coping skills. Games can also be a way to help us learn and identify the feelings we have. Plus being a lot of fun along the way!  

In this episode Janine discusses 3 specific examples: 

  1. Playing Jenga® - The use of jenga as a way of discussing feelings or getting to know you or your child better

  2. Make your own board game - Using questions and ice breaker questions to make your own games. Whether that's using poster board or a piece of software online called Genially.

  3. Create a Cube - Print out a cube, build it, and write a coping strategy on each side. When you roll it, you have to do the coping strategy or activity you land on. 

Resource mentioned in the podcast

There are more games and activities you could try that are available in the Coping Skills Hub. Learn more by visiting copingskillsforkids.com/hub

And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

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