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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Piper and the Lantern That Would Not Cooperate: Frustration Tolerance at Poplar Hollow
Emotional Regulation, Frustration Tolerance, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Resilience, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Emotional Regulation, Frustration Tolerance, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Resilience, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Piper and the Lantern That Would Not Cooperate: Frustration Tolerance at Poplar Hollow

When Piper’s lantern keeps falling apart, frustration tells her to push harder and then destroy the whole project. Learn how children can notice rising frustration, regulate their bodies, identify the real obstacle, and choose whether to retry, adjust, ask for help, pause, or stop.

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Owen and the Bridge That Would Not Stay Put: Problem Solving at Poplar Hollow
Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Executive Functioning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Executive Functioning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Owen and the Bridge That Would Not Stay Put: Problem Solving at Poplar Hollow

When a crooked bridge disrupts Owen’s lantern-making plan, he assumes the whole afternoon is ruined. Learn how the PAWS skill helps children define the real problem, compare safe choices, ask for help, and take one workable step forward.

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Bo and the Step He Did Not Feel Ready to Take: Opposite Action at Poplar Hollow
Emotional Regulation, DBT Skills for Kids, Coping Skills, Anxiety Support, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Emotional Regulation, DBT Skills for Kids, Coping Skills, Anxiety Support, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Bo and the Step He Did Not Feel Ready to Take: Opposite Action at Poplar Hollow

Bo wants to lead the campfire rhythm, but when the moment arrives, fear tells him to run. Learn how Opposite Action helps children notice emotional urges, check for safety, and take small steps toward what matters even when they do not feel ready.

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Jasper and the Story His Brain Told Too Fast: Cognitive Reframing at Poplar Hollow
Cognitive Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, Social-Emotional Learning, Flexible Thinking, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Cognitive Coping Skills, Emotional Regulation, Social-Emotional Learning, Flexible Thinking, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Jasper and the Story His Brain Told Too Fast: Cognitive Reframing at Poplar Hollow

After one missed jump, Jasper’s brain decides that he ruins everything and everyone thinks he is terrible. Learn how the TAIL skill helps children slow down automatic thoughts, investigate the evidence, and find a more balanced way to understand difficult moments.

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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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