Finn and the Voice That Made Every Mistake Bigger: Self-Compassion at Poplar Hollow
Self-Compassion, Emotional Regulation, Resilience, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Self-Compassion, Emotional Regulation, Resilience, Coping Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Finn and the Voice That Made Every Mistake Bigger: Self-Compassion at Poplar Hollow

When Finn discovers that one of his trail signs points in the wrong direction, his mind turns a repairable mistake into proof that he ruins everything. Learn how self-compassion helps children acknowledge what happened, reduce shame, repair mistakes, and speak to themselves with honesty and care.

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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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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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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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