Struggling to reach a teen client? Here are three creative ways to build rapport and ten engaging teen therapy activities that encourage adolescents to open up.

Group activities are a relatively modern way of therapy, and evidence shows that they are one of the most effective ones. Trust is a very important group therapy topic, since it helps build confidence in the participants and helps them in cultivating new relationships. Divide the participants in pairs; blindfold one member and make him draw a diagram by listening to the instructions of the other teammate. After the diagram is finished, give another diagram, this time reversing the roles.

Activities have the power to engage mental health clients in groups where they learn knowledge and skills to cope with the challenges they face. Use these activities to make your groups fun.

Mindfulness exercises play an important part in preparing for and coping with pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period.

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Mindfulness BINGO is a great way to teach coping mechanisms, relaxing techniques, and give students a break in their day to just breath. With 10 boards, this game is perfect for a small classroom or counseling group! Students can even take their boards home for quick reference to the skills they learned! Prizes for winning can include fidgets, mindfulness cards, and other little games/tools to decrease stress and promote a healthy mental health lifestyle. Combine the 10 and 20 player boards…