55 Favorite Healing Activities for Children

My 8-year-old client actually asked to do the "safety shield" activity again the next session, which never happens. The instructions are simple enough that even I can prep materials in under a minute.

The activities are laid out so clearly that I can grab one right before a session with a child who’s struggling, and the focus on trauma and loss feels genuinely thought-through. It’s become my go-to resource when I need something practical that still meets them where they are.