Coping Skills Practice: Distraction

About this episode

Janine Halloran introduces a distraction technique called 'Would you Rather?' to help children cope with their feelings.

This podcast episode is a preview of the Grow Your Coping Skills Podcast. Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple Podcasts​ OR ​At the Coping Skills Hub​ $4.99/month Exploring different coping strategies helps us expand our child’s toolkit of strategies that work. But sometimes, it’s a challenge to get kids to try new skills. In this summer series, Janine tries to make it easier by walking you through six different strategies which she invites you to try with your child. Practice each one a few times to see if it’s a strategy that your child likes, and if they want to add it into their coping skills toolkit. In today’s episode Janine introduces us to a distraction technique called ‘Would you Rather?’. This involves asking each other a series of questions like ‘Would you rather live on Mars or live on the Moon?’. These types of fun questions can really help you give your brain a break. Take a moment to listen along and try a new coping skill. And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun! — About The Host - Janine Halloran Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mom. As a Licensed…

People in this episode

Hosts: Janine Halloran, Janine

Topics covered

• coping skills
• distraction techniques
• child development

Keywords

• Coping Skills Hub
• mental health
• kids
• fun questions

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Coping Skills for Kids

Books & works: Grow Your Coping Skills Podcast, Coping Skills for Kids, Encourage Play

Places: Mars, Moon

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