University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Out on a Limb: A Guide to Getting Along
This site helps children learn how to get along with each other and peacefully resolve conflicts and disagreements. It provides different situations and children have to make choices with different consequences.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Figuring Out Phobias
A phobia is "an extremely strong fear of a situation or thing." Phobias don't just last a few minutes, they are fears that stay with you. A kid who has a phobia of dogs will go out of his way to avoid any situation that involves his...
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Kids Health: Dealing With Divorce
Dealing with divorce means ultimately accepting new changes that will affect almost all aspects of a child's life. Coping with these changes can be easier if the child understands how to deal with their emotions of frustration,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do I Deal With Frustration in a Positive Way?
Working through our frustration can help us grow our brains and it's also perfectly normal to get frustrated! This article explains four suggested steps for dealing with frustration.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Adjustment Disorders
Explains what an adjustment disorder is, the symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, what to expect when seeing a doctor, treatments, self-help, and prevention.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Nancy Etcoff on the Surprising Science of Happiness
Cognitive researcher, Nancy Etcoff looks at our pursuit of happiness and its surprising effect on our bodies. [14:22]
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Losing Everything
Nine days before TED2008, filmmaker David Hoffman lost almost everything he owned in a fire that destroyed his home, office and 30 years of passionate collecting. He looks back at a life that's been wiped clean in an instant -- and looks...
Other
Save, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Information and education about suicide and its prevention. Links to facts, misconceptions, Q&As, books, and other articles on the topic.
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Kids Health: The Real Deal on Repeating a Grade
How would you feel if you just found out you needed to repeat a grade? Maybe you just found out that you actually do need to repeat. It really isn't that uncommon for students to repeat some grades in school. Use this article to help you...
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Kids Health: Dealing With the Terrorist Attacks
Terrorism is all over the world. How do children deal with hearing and seeing these terrible events? Here is a site that children can read that may help them deal with their feelings.
Other
American Association of Suicidology
The web site of the American Association of Suicidology which presents information, links, and resources dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide.
Other
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
A website for learning about this alternative approach to coping with the physical demands that performers face. The site has a wealth of useful information and resources.