Art therapy for kids is a clinical mental health service that utilizes creative expression—such as drawing or painting—guided by a credentialed art therapist to help children cope, communicate and heal. Especially helpful when words are hard, it can reduce anxiety, improve mood and build emotional regulation—making it valuable for kids facing stress, trauma or medical challenges.
As you consider how and what to share with your kids, take a deep breath and recall that your role is to be the supportive, trusting adult.
Hurricanes can be devastating, leaving children feeling scared, confused and helpless. As a parent, navigating their emotional needs can be overwhelming.
Teens spend a lot of time online, which can be harmful for Black youth who are exposed to viral videos of race-based violence on the Internet.
After an earthquake, there are normal responses which children, like adults, will have to the trauma that they have experienced.