Posts Tagged ‘emotional regulation in elementary school’
Box Breathing for Kids: A Stress-Relief Strategy Every Elementary School Counselor Should Use
Box breathing—also known as square breathing—is a simple, structured deep breathing technique designed to calm the nervous system and improve emotional regulation. It involves four equal steps: Inhale for 4 counts → Hold for 4 counts → Exhale for 4 counts → Hold for 4 counts Repeat this pattern for 4–6 cycles to help the…
Read MoreHelping a Child with Angry Outbursts: A Guide for Elementary School Counselors
Every elementary school counselor encounters students who struggle with anger and frustration. Angry outbursts can disrupt classrooms, damage peer relationships, and leave children feeling ashamed or misunderstood. As a school counselor, your role is crucial in helping students identify, understand, and manage their emotions in healthy ways. Learning to support a child with angry outbursts…
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