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We have curated this list of games and activities for working with children in a counselling setting and will continue to add resources over time. We collaborated with our trainers who specialize in working with children to provide only the most helpful games and activities. Each has been used by one of our trainers and comes highly recommended by them.

Manifest Your Magnificence

This is a creative and beautifully illustrated set of cards intended to nurture a child’s self-esteem.

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More resources coming soon.

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The presenter was excellent. She made everyone feel comfortable, kept the interest level high, and was very empathetic.

Heather Oldfield

Supervisor, YMCA, Forest Glen Community Centre

The workshop was well-structured, timely, researched, and evidence-based.

Erica Tomkinson

Technician, Drug Awareness & Prevention, Western Quebec School Board

The trainer was EXCELLENT, engaging, and made all material directly relatable to the clientele.

Kirsten Bjermeland

Restorative Justice Coordinator, Nanaimo Region John Howard Society

The facilitator was very engaging and delivered the material in an ‘easily-digestible’ way.

Ryan Hopper

Addiction Worker/FNC Coordinator, iHuman Youth Society

Excellent presenter. She was engaging, informative, and inspiring.

Wanda Mattson

Senior Counsellor, Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville

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