Mental health games group activities fun

A few weeks ago I was preparing professional development for first and second year teachers in my school district. New teachers not only need the basics of classroom management, routines, procedures and relationships....but this year they also need training on how to effectively be a remote educator. The first year of teaching is difficult under normal circumstances, but this is no normal year. I feel for these first year teachers as so much extra is being added to their already overflowing…

Activities have the power to engage mental health clients in groups where they learn knowledge and skills to cope with the challenges they face. Use these activities to make your groups fun.

A get-to-know-you game where players are basically tricked into giving away a certain number of facts about themselves.

Struggling to reach a teen client? Here are three creative ways to build rapport and ten engaging teen therapy activities that encourage adolescents to open up.

It can be difficult for some students to open up but we know how critical it is for wellbeing to be able to manage and release emotions that cause stress and frustration. The snowball toss is a fun brain break that encourages students to relax a little and let their guard down to release built up emotions. Watch the video or read the transcript to find out how you can add some quick fun to your classroom that improves mental health. #snowballtoss #mentalhealth #wellbeing #brainbreak…

Let's grow and learn together. It was so important for us to come up with a list of positive printable recovery games and activities.

Here are some great ideas from Big Life Journal if you are feeling strong emotions in public: