The CBT Toolkit for
Parents and Educators
Created in partnership with Belmont Day School

Savor winter break moments by tuning into your senses. Boost joy, gratitude, and resilience with practices to capture the season’s magic.

Channel high energy with Freeze Dance or calm big emotions with progressive muscle relaxation. Engage, refocus, and find balance.

The Practice If you take a quick glance outside these days, you can’t help but notice a glorious process taking place. Nature is waking bac

Ground yourself in the present with mindful coloring. Engage your senses, and find balance through this simple, creative practice.

Master group problem-solving with a structured method: define the root cause, brainstorm solutions, test action steps, and reflect for succe

Cultivate equanimity by practicing a “Welcome Practice” to embrace all feelings, sensations, and experiences—both comfortable and uncomforta

Capture the moment with a mental snapshot—frame it with your hands, engage your senses, and remember life’s beauty without a screen.

When you notice your students glancing in a random direction with that thousand-yard stare, it could be a good time to shake-it-off.