Free Coping Skills for Kids PDF
A printable coping skills list, activities, and worksheets drawn from the best-selling Coping Skills for Kids Workbook by Janine Halloran, LMHC.
10+ coping strategies for stress, anxiety & anger
Printable coping skills checklist & activity pages
Ideal for kids ages 4–12 — fun & engaging
Evidence-based tools loved by counselors, teachers & parents
Your Free Coping Skills PDF Includes...
This free printable PDF sample gives counselors, educators, and parents ready-to-use tools for helping children identify and practice healthy coping strategies.
Coping Skills Checklist
A printable coping skills checklist kids can personalize — helping them identify which strategies work best for their body and mind.
Calming Strategies
Breathing exercises, mindfulness moments, and sensory grounding techniques to regulate stress and anxiety in the moment.
Anger Management Activities
Engaging worksheets that help kids recognize anger triggers and choose healthy outlets like movement, art, or talk-it-out strategies.
Coping Skills Menu
A visual coping skills menu template kids can fill out and keep — a personal "toolbox" they can turn to when emotions feel overwhelming.
Feelings Identification Pages
Simple worksheets that help children name what they're feeling — the first step toward choosing an effective coping strategy.
Coping Skills Plan
A structured coping plan template children can complete with a counselor or parent to prepare for stressful situations before they arise.
Get the complete collection of over 75 coping strategies to help kids deal with stress, anxiety, and anger.
Dealing with stress, anxiety and anger are important skills to learn, but not all kids learn those strategies naturally. The Coping Skills for Kids Workbook can help teach children to calm down, balance their energy and emotions, and process challenging feelings. Author Janine Halloran, LMHC, shares over 75 innovative, fun and engaging activities developed from her experience in schools, outpatient mental health clinics and as a mother.
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A Free Coping Skills PDF for Kids — Built for the Real World
Finding a high-quality, free coping skills list in PDF format can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That's why PESI Publishing created this free download — practical, printable coping skills worksheets drawn directly from the best-selling Coping Skills for Kids Workbook by Janine Halloran, LMHC.
What Are Coping Skills for Kids?
Coping skills are strategies children use to manage difficult emotions like anxiety, stress, and anger in healthy ways. Not all kids learn these strategies naturally — many need explicit, structured teaching. This free coping skills PDF gives you evidence-based tools to do exactly that, in language and formats that actually resonate with children.
Why a Printable Coping Skills List Matters
Having a visual, printable coping skills list gives children something tangible to hold onto when big emotions arise. Whether it's a coping skills menu posted in a classroom calm corner, a laminated coping skills checklist in a therapist's waiting room, or a personalized coping skills plan a child keeps in their backpack — these physical tools create anchors for self-regulation.
Coping Skills for Kids vs. Teens vs. Adults
While many coping skills are universal, the strategies in this free PDF are especially designed for children ages 4–12. The activities are developmentally appropriate, visually engaging, and use simple language.
How This PDF Supports Counselors and Therapists
For school counselors, child therapists, psychologists, and social workers, this coping skills worksheet PDF provides a ready-made clinical tool that saves preparation time and strengthens client outcomes. The structured coping skills inventory helps clinicians quickly assess which strategies a child already uses — and which new ones to introduce.
Get the Full Coping Skills Workbook
This free PDF is a sample from the complete 120-page Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, which contains all 75+ strategies, detailed instructions, and reproducible activity pages. It's available in paperback from PESI Publishing for use in therapy, school counseling, and home settings.
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