Bo and the Plan That Worked Better the Second Time: Advanced TRY at Poplar Hollow
Resilience, Growth Mindset, Coping Skills, Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Resilience, Growth Mindset, Coping Skills, Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Bo and the Plan That Worked Better the Second Time: Advanced TRY at Poplar Hollow

Bo’s supply cart works perfectly on solid ground but sinks into the first muddy patch of the Poplar Hollow trail. Learn how Advanced TRY helps children pause after setbacks, identify what worked, adjust one meaningful part, and turn an unsuccessful attempt into information for the next step.

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Lily, Finn, Piper, and the Repair That Needed More Than “Sorry”: Social Repair at Poplar Hollow
Social Repair, Friendship Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Social Repair, Friendship Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Lily, Finn, Piper, and the Repair That Needed More Than “Sorry”: Social Repair at Poplar Hollow

When Piper tears Lily’s banner and Finn’s joke adds to the embarrassment, a quick “sorry” cannot repair everything. Learn how children can listen to impact, take responsibility, make practical repairs, respect boundaries, and rebuild trust through changed behavior.

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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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Su and the Yes That Stretched Too Far: Boundaries and Assertiveness at Poplar Hollow
Boundaries, Assertive Communication, Social-Emotional Learning, Communication Skills, Consent and Safety, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Boundaries, Assertive Communication, Social-Emotional Learning, Communication Skills, Consent and Safety, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Su and the Yes That Stretched Too Far: Boundaries and Assertiveness at Poplar Hollow

Su wants to be dependable, so she says yes to every request until one small question becomes too much. Learn how children can notice their limits, communicate boundaries clearly, tolerate another person’s disappointment, and ask adults for help when a boundary is ignored.

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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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Three Campers, One Trail, and More Than One Good Plan: Flexible Thinking at Poplar Hollow
Flexible Thinking, Social-Emotional Learning, Cognitive Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Regulation, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Flexible Thinking, Social-Emotional Learning, Cognitive Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Regulation, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Three Campers, One Trail, and More Than One Good Plan: Flexible Thinking at Poplar Hollow

When a fallen tree blocks Soren’s carefully planned route, he believes the entire hike is ruined. With help from Su and Jasper, the campers learn how to separate the goal from the original plan, use both-and thinking, consider different perspectives, and choose another workable path.

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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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