Lily and the Canoe That Stayed Beside the Dock: Tiny Steps for Anxiety at Poplar Hollow
Anxiety Support, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, Confidence and Resilience, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Anxiety Support, Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, Confidence and Resilience, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Lily and the Canoe That Stayed Beside the Dock: Tiny Steps for Anxiety at Poplar Hollow

Lily wants to join the Poplar Hollow canoe trip, but anxiety keeps her beside the supply shed. Learn how the TRY skill helps children break safe challenges into tiny steps, repeat manageable practice, and build confidence through steady growth.

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Soren and the Moment That Was Already Here: Mindfulness and Co-Regulation at Poplar Hollow
Mindfulness, Co-Regulation, Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Mindfulness, Co-Regulation, Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Soren and the Moment That Was Already Here: Mindfulness and Co-Regulation at Poplar Hollow

Soren sits beside the Poplar Hollow campfire, but his mind is already racing through tomorrow’s possible problems. With Sal’s steady presence, he learns that mindfulness does not require an empty mind or instant calm. It begins by noticing what is happening right now and choosing what comes next.

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When One Calm-Down Trick Is Not Enough: Advanced NEST at Poplar Hollow
Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Emotional Regulation, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

When One Calm-Down Trick Is Not Enough: Advanced NEST at Poplar Hollow

One calming strategy will not work for every child or every stress response. Join Bo, Owen, and Maya at Poplar Hollow as they learn Advanced NEST: a flexible way to notice body signals, soothe the senses, release tension, and find the support their bodies need.

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