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50 Coping Skills for Kids

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Using effective coping skills can make a significant difference in the moment to help lower stress and manage intense emotional reactions. Here are 50 techniques that can help calm your mind and manage stress.

Common Reactions To Stress or Trauma

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There are many different ways child and youth may react to stressful life events. There are several kinds of reactions, all of which are very common.

Steps for Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a way of reducing stress by systematically tensing and releasing different muscle groups in the body. PMR can help calm the mind and body by first increasing tension to make the release of that tension more noticeable. PMR can lead to a deeper state of relaxation.