Thinking Back
What was your favorite activity that you did in therapy?
That was fun!
Name someone who can help you when you have a problem or worry.
Any answer
(Family, Friend, School)
How are you feeling today?
:-)
What's your favorite color?
Talking about a coping skill you learned in therapy that you can use to deal with problems that come up in the future.
You have done great work!
What is a positive change you have made during your time in therapy?
Good job!
What is something that made you happy today? What is something that made you feel mad or angry today?
True or False: Happiness is contagious
True. Studies have found that your likelihood of happiness raises 15.3% if a family member or close friend is happy.
What helped you most during your time in therapy?
I hope this continues to be helpful!
What is something you are able to do better now that you've been in therapy?
Nice job!
How did you feel about starting therapy? How do you feel about therapy now?
:-)
Do some animals feel emotions?
Yes. There has been evidence that animals such as dogs and elephants can show emotions.
Fill in the blank: My proudest moment in therapy was when I...
Fill in the blank: Something I need to keep working on is....
Change is constant
How do you feel about ending therapy?
Ending can be bitter sweet.
What percent of children in the US receive therapy?
In 2019, 13.6% of children between the ages of 5-17 years old had received mental health treatment in the last year.
What advice would you give to another child who has experienced a similar problem as the one that brought you to therapy?
Thank you for sharing!
How did it feel when your parents said you would start seeing a counselor? Did your idea of therapy change?
Yay!
How would you know if needed to return to therapy? How would you feel about that?
It's ok if you need help. Everyone goes through difficult times. It's ok to get help.
Why does deep breathing help us calm down?
When you deep breath, you take in more oxygen, which lowers your heart rate and helps your mind slow down.