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Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Explore PACER strategies to help children develop tools to stay healthy and happy Motivation ~ 5 Dimensions ~ Physical: Energy, comfort, health ~ Affective: Happy ~ Cognitive: Why is it something you would want to do? ~ Environmental: Prompts/Triggers; s
57:23•23 Dec 2020
Building Resilient Kids: Tools for Emotional and Mental Well-being
“Recognizing that pain is an inevitable part of life, and having the tools to deal with that and live in the moment is important.”
How do you help children grow into emotionally resilient and mentally healthy individuals? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes dives deep into practical prevention activities designed for kids. The episode introduces PACER strategies, a comprehensive five-dimensional framework that focuses on physical, affective, cognitive, environmental, and relational aspects of motivation and self-care. Dr. Snipes explains how these dimensions can be used to foster a child's overall well-being.
She emphasizes the critical role of sleep in maintaining mental health and offers practical tips on how to improve sleep habits in children. The podcast also covers engaging games and activities that teach children how to identify and express their emotions, build distress tolerance, develop relationship skills, and practice positive self-talk. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable advice for parents, caregivers, counselors, and anyone interested in promoting children's mental health and happiness.
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