I work in both a school setting and in a private practice. I truly believe this curriculum can work in either setting. It is very easy to use for a beginner counselor. The activities are super creative and the group of kids I worked with enjoyed every single one.

I feel like I have so much more to give to kids now.”

Adriana Carrillo, M.A.

“It was much easier to engage students in discussing feelings with the pillows and activities than just trying to talk with them. I liked that there were both simple and more complex activities so that it could be used with both younger and older kids.

I think that there are so many different activities that anyone is bound to find some that are very useful to their practice.”

Emily, Ph.D., State of Virginia

“Many of the tools complement CBT tools and can be used regularly in child therapy. The Guide is user friendly and succinct. The feeling pillows are easy to incorporate in the room.”

Jennifer Couture, LMFT

“The activities are fun and engaging. Students are learning new ways to describe their feelings while increasing their vocabulary which helps improve their social and academic skills.

The detailed descriptions of the activities (made the guide easy to use.) The creativity of the activities is fantastic.”

Jamie Schummer, MS, NCC, LPC, QMHP, ATP-C

“There are some great lessons (in this guide.). My kids are definitely learning that it is ok and even helpful to have negative feelings.

Thank you for sharing (this tool).”

Amber, PhD., NCSP, LCP, State of Virginia

“The Kimochis Activity Guide is a valuable tool for my counseling toolbox!

The Guide offers a variety of creative, easy to use activities to facilitate identification and sharing of client feelings.

Clients of all ages seem to be naturally drawn to the soft, colorful feelings pillows utilized in the activities.

The activities help clients expand their feelings vocabulary and move beyond the basic “mad”, “sad”, “happy”, and “scared” feelings.

Students became more self-aware of their own and others’ feelings as they problem-solved and worked toward their goals. They were able to identify and talk about their feelings with more ease.

I am so grateful to be able to use Kimochis in my counseling program at school! They are used daily and have truly made my work with students easier and more successful!”

Laurie A. Hinojosa, M.A.