NLPS Developed Resources
Our Mental Health Team (Student Advocacy Counsellors and SFSK Wellness Coaches) have developed the following resources for our NLPS families:
Compassion Role Play
A great way to enhance compassion in your children is to name your own emotions at home as well as identify the emotions you see your children experiencing. This helps to provide your children with a better understanding of emotions and the different situations in which they may occur. Here is a family roleplay resource you can use at home.
Words of kindness to speak to others and to yourself.
Curated Resources
All of the resources below have been reviewed and recommended by our Mental Health Team (Student Advocacy Counsellors and SFSK Wellness Coaches).
- 3 Self-Compassion Exercises
Positive Psychology
Detailed instructions about exercises and tools you can use to help those around you practice self-compassion. - 40 Empathy Activities & Worksheets for Students & Adults
Positive Psychology
Tips on how to teach kindness and empathy, fun activities and other resources. - Compassion for Kids: 21+ Teaching Activities & Examples
Positive Psychology
Information about teaching kids about compassion as well as activities, videos and other resources. - How to Strengthen Your Child's Self-Confidence with Self-Compassion
betterkids
Information about self-compassion and how you can model that for children. - Kindness Resources
Golden Rule Project
Over 320 inspiring suggestions for acts of kindness you can do for yourself, someone else, or the Earth. - Self-Compassion Guided Practices and Exercises
Dr. Kristen Neff - Why Parents Need a Little Self-Compassion
Greater Good Magazine
This article outlines three practices to bring a little mindfulness and calm to your busy day.
- About Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
Includes courses and resources for students. - About Teen Self-Compassion
Teen Self-Compassion
Videos, infographics, book recommendations and quizzes for teens to learn about self-compassion. - Empathy, Sympathy, and Compassion - What's the Difference?
compassionit
Learn what these terms mean and how you can foster compassion for yourself and others. - Teaching Kids to Forgive
Great! Schools
A tool from Great! Schools with nine steps to teach your kids to forgive each other. - Self-Compassion
Dr. Kristin Neff
Learn about self-compassion, research, and practices, and test your level of self-compassion.
The books listed below can be requested at your local library or purchased at the retailer of your choice. Many are also available as audiobooks and we have included read aloud YouTube videos when available.
I am LOVE (A Book of Compassion)
by Susan Verde
Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds continue their collaboration with the fourth book in their wellness series. A celebration of love in all its forms, I Am Love asks readers to look inward when they feel afraid. Love allows us to act with compassion and kindness, to live with gratitude, and to take care of ourselves by practicing self-love.
You Hold Me Up
by Monique Gray Smith
This vibrant picture book, beautifully illustrated by celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families. This is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens.
- 5 Activities for Holding Each Other Up, Inspired by Monique Gray Smith
Heart-Mind Online
- Mostly Mindful for Teens and Tweens
Apple Podcasts
Weekly podcast that explores one strategy or concept to support teens build resiliency.