Megan TarantinoNov 3, 20201 min readColor Kind Thoughts**** I did not create these******* Here is an accumulation of positive talk coloring pages that are fun to color during sessions.
Megan TarantinoNov 3, 20201 min readOh Sometimes I Get a Feeling... Yeah.It's important to know the mental symptoms of various emotions, however, it is also important to notice where in the body each emotion is...
Megan TarantinoOct 23, 20201 min readWhat do your hands hold?You can use either the outline of the hands provided or you can trace the client's hands (whichever feels safest for all parties). Have...
Megan TarantinoOct 23, 20201 min readLets talk about COVID Here is another resource I did not come up with that helps when talking about the pandemic with clients.
Megan TarantinoOct 23, 20201 min readBuild Rapport with the DBT House*** I did not come up with this resource but I love using it!**** Utilize the DBT house and prompts to build rapport. Listed is the...
Megan TarantinoOct 23, 20201 min readEat The Worries Away!One of my favorite things to use with smaller children is a Worry Eater. Here is what they look like: A child can write, color or draw...
Megan TarantinoOct 16, 20201 min readMake a faceWhen it is difficult to talk about emotions and even recognize emotions, you can put together a flip book of various eyes, noses and...
Megan TarantinoOct 6, 20201 min readExternalizing EmotionsAs therapists we hear "I don't know how to put what I am feeling into words." This activity requires minimal supplies and allows a lot of...
Megan TarantinoOct 5, 20201 min readKeep calm and have a copecake!While enduring prolonged stress it is typical to feel fatigued, down in the dumps and even irritable. Assist your clients in creating a...
Megan TarantinoOct 1, 20201 min readGrounding techniques: anywhere, anytime.Utilize the coping mechanisms listed in the file below anywhere and anytime.
Megan TarantinoOct 1, 20201 min readAll Bottled UpAvoidance and denial are extremely powerful defense mechanisms. Channel the client's artistic abilities to create a visual representation...
Megan TarantinoSep 25, 20201 min readGotta Feel Em All, PokemonUtilize pictures of pokemon to assist the client in labeling and identifying emotions. Then you can explore times when the client has...
Megan TarantinoSep 25, 20201 min readConnecting feelings, behaviors and needsIt's difficult to recognize feelings of others at times as behaviors can be misinterpreted. This tool assists the client in finding the...
Megan TarantinoSep 25, 20201 min readEven Super Heroes Need HelpUtilize the Super Hero Chart to discuss strengths and weaknesses with the client you are seeing (and make sure you have the knowledge...