Calming & Self-Regulation Practices for Youth

“Resilience does not come from rare and special qualities but from the everyday magic of ordinary human resources in the minds, brains, and bodies of children, in their families and in their communities.”

– Ann Masten, Ph.D., Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development.

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Children’s Books for Self Regulation

After the Suicide: Helping the bereaved find a path from grief to recovery.

When My Worries Get Too Big

Buron, Kari Dunn (2014)

The International Handbook of Suicide Bereavement Support

Some Days I Flip My Lid: Learning to be a Calm, Cool Kid.

Bailey, Kellie Doyle (2019)

Grief after Suicide: Understanding the consequences and caring for the survivor

Breathe and Be: A book of Mindfulness Poems

Coombs, Kate (2017)

When it is the darkest: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it

You’ve Got Dragons

Cave, Kathryn (2018)

Retelling Violent Death

The Moon Balloon: A Journey of Hope and Discovery for Children and Families

Drescher, Joan (2005)

Suicide in the Schools: A Practitioner’s Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention

Listening to My Body

Garcia, Gabi (2017)

The International Handbook of Suicide Bereavement Support

Find Your Calm: A Mindful Way to Relieve Anxiety and Grow Your Bravery

Garcia, Gabi (2020)

After the Suicide: Helping the bereaved find a path from grief to recovery.

Paint Yourself CALM: Colorful, Creative Mindfulness through Watercolor

Haines, Jean (2016)

Suicide in the Schools: A Practitioner’s Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention

Breathe, Chill: A Handy Book of Games and Techniques Introducing Breathing, Meditation, and Relaxation to Kids and Teens

Roberts, Lisa (2014)

When it is the darkest: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it

The Invisible String Workbook

Karst, Patrice (2020)

Retelling Violent Death

The Two-Hearted Numbat

Kwaymullina, A. & E. (2008)

Suicide in the Schools: A Practitioner’s Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention

Grumpy Monkey

Lang, Suzanne (2018)

The International Handbook of Suicide Bereavement Support

Visiting Feelings

Rubenstein, Lauren (2014)

After the Suicide: Helping the bereaved find a path from grief to recovery.

A Still Quiet Place

Saltzman, Amy (2013)

Grief after Suicide: Understanding the consequences and caring for the survivor

Sitting Like a Frog: Mindfulness Activities for Kids and their Parents

Snel, Eline (2013)

When it is the darkest: Why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it

I am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness

Verde, Susan (2017)

Retelling Violent Death

Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm & Focused Anytime,
Anywhere.

Willy, Kira (2017)

Suicide in the Schools: A Practitioner’s Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention

Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing

Willard, Christopher & Rechtschaffen (2019)

The International Handbook of Suicide Bereavement Support

In My Heart: A Book of Feelings

Witek, Jo (2013)

Hey Warrior

Hey Warrior: A book about anxiety

Young, Karen (2017)

Maybe Tomorrow?

Maybe Tomorrow: A Story About Loss, Healing, and Friendship

Agell, Charlotte (2019).

Grief after Suicide: Understanding the consequences and caring for the survivor

Moody Cow Meditates

MacLean, Kerry Lee (2009)

Retelling Violent Death

Edna

Paradis, Susan (2012)

A Shelter for Sadness

Booth, Anne (2021)

The International Handbook of Suicide Bereavement Support

108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids

Chaitoff, Lauren & Brian (2023)

Hey Warrior

Yoga Pretzels

Guber, Tara & Kalish, Lara (2005)

Teach Your Child Meditation: 70 Fu & Easy Ways to Help Kids De-Stress and Chill Out

Teach Your Child Meditation: 70 Fu & Easy Ways to Help Kids De-Stress and Chill Out

by Lisa Robert, RYT, RCYT

Mindful Moments: Ten Exercises for Well-Being

Mindful Moments: Ten Exercises for Well-Being

by Thich Nhat Hanh