Best Counseling Activities for Self Regulation Skills
Teaching self regulation skills is a natural part of any school counselor's job. Check out the best activities to get started.
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Are you looking for school counseling activities that will get students talking, connecting, and reflecting? Meet the Helper Squad, a CBT-based individual and small group counseling series. These introductory activities cover core social-emotional skills like identifying feelings, using calming strategies, practicing positive self-talk, setting goals, understanding others' perspectives, and resolving conflicts.
Whether used in small group settings or with individual students, this resource brings CBT principles into your counseling sessions in a practical, tangible way.
It is perfect for school counselors, social workers, and psychologists working with 2nd—to 5th-grade students on self-regulation and social skills.
What's Included?
- 6 Character descriptions and visuals for counselors and students
- 8-page activity booklets for each character
Activities and Tools
- Three feelings charts in color, blank line, and black background
- Eight positive thinking strategies cards
- 36 calming strategies cards
- Goal-setting lesson and worksheets
- Making hard choices worksheet
- Repair plan guide and prompts
The Helper Squad is a group of 6 unique characters ready to share valuable life skills with students in a fun and accessible way. The included activities will familiarize students with each character and open a world of relevant discussions.
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Reviews for the Helper Squad 🌟
"I love the characters and the language used to engage my students. They seem to enjoy the activities and have learned a great deal." - Betty T.
"These lessons are wonderful and my students love the characters. They have really latched onto CBT with these visual connections. Thanks!" - Stacy V.
"Great Resource! This has been such a great and easy way to introduce CBT to students. If you have not purchased this you are missing out." - Shenise T.
About
The Helper Squad
This CBT-based elementary school counseling series uses six kid-friendly characters to engage students in learning, practicing, and reflecting on crucial self-regulation and social-emotional skills.
Feelings Forecaster: He champions emotional intelligence, guiding students in recognizing and understanding their feelings. His mission is to show students that all feelings are okay. In addition, he wants students to be familiar with their triggers to empower them to deal with strong emotions.
Doctor Positive: Her mission is to help students spot negative thinking, understand how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and use positivity as a powerful tool.
Coping Captain: He advocates for resilience and emotional regulation. He provides tools for students to manage big feelings, identify their support systems, and stay calm in challenging situations.
Goal Gardener: She is the mentor for ambition and persistence. Her role is to inspire students to turn wishes into plans, overcome obstacles, and celebrate success.
Impact Inspector: She is the ambassador of empathy and perspective-taking. Her mission is to encourage students to think about the feelings and viewpoints of others and to understand the impact of their behavior.
Fantastic Fix-It: He is the engineer of reconciliation and responsible decision-making. He's here to help students understand others' feelings, brainstorm problem solutions, and learn how to apologize effectively.
Resource Updates
06/2023 - New Characters
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