by Elizabeth Campbell, MS, LPC, RPT-S
As a play therapist and a mother of two, I am often encouraging children to find ways to express their feelings. Children’s language is play, so putting things into words can be a challenge. Acting out a feeling with behavior or play and expressing it with creative arts give their feelings a release valve. Below is an activity I use both in play therapy and at home to support kids in learning about and expressing their feelings.
Supplies needed:
Paper
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Scissors (optional)
Instructions:
Draw or cut out a heart. Encourage the child to draw all of the feelings in their heart today in the heart using a different color for each feeling. You may want to give examples about feelings in your heart that day (ie. I felt happy when I saw the sun shining, frustrated when I stubbed my toe). Note that we all have feelings and they are ok.
Elizabeth Campbell is a Licensed Profession Counselor who provides empowerment and strength-based support to individuals in personal growth and change. She specializes in play therapy with children, support for Highly Sensitive adults and children, and EMDR using an integrative, mindful approach to address the whole individual and promote healing. .If you would like to connect with Elizabeth, reach out at elizabeth@elizabethcampbellcounseling.com or 610-757-8163 or learn more at www.elizabethcampbellcounseling.com.
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