Therapy Worksheet for 5 year olds

What is the theory behind this Therapy Worksheet for 5 year olds?

Seeking social support plays an important role as a coping strategy for many upsetting situations. It is best to inculcate this idea in young kids to encourage them to seek help when needed instead of withdrawing or dealing with problems on their own. It also teaches them the need to be someone else’s social support as well. 

How will the worksheet help?

The worksheet will prompt young kids to think of and name the people in their lives that they know they can rely on to help them. It will help kids realise they do not need to solve their problems on their own and that there are many people around them they could always reach out to for help. 

How to use the worksheet?

This worksheet can be used by counsellors, therapists, parents and even teachers to help young kids understand the concept and importance of ‘social support. After a thorough discussion, ask the kids to write down the names of the people they know they reach out to when they are in trouble or need help.

You can download this worksheet here.

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