52 Essential Coping Skills Cards (CBT) | NDIS Anxiety & Anger Aid

Equip children with the tools they need to navigate big emotions. Mind Brain Emotion: 52 Essential Coping Skills is a specialized therapeutic resource designed to support NDIS participants aged 5–14 with emotional regulation, anxiety, and executive function challenges.

Developed by Harvard educator Dr. Jenny Woo, this deck translates complex Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness concepts into 52 bite-sized, playful activities. It serves as a practical toolkit for "in the moment" stress management, helping children move from dysregulation to calm without feeling like they are in a therapy session.

How This Device Supports NDIS Participants

Building Emotional Regulation: The cards provide actionable strategies for managing anger, anxiety, and stress. By practicing these skills during calm moments, participants build the neural pathways required to self-soothe during meltdowns or high-stress situations.

Enhancing Executive Function: Many activities focus on "stopping and thinking," impulse control, and problem-solving. This directly supports participants with ADHD or Autism who may struggle with the executive control required to pause before reacting.

Facilitating Communication: For children who struggle to articulate their feelings (alexithymia), these cards provide a structured, non-threatening way to discuss emotions using scenarios and prompts, bridging the communication gap with parents or carers.

Versatile Therapy Aid: Ideal for use in psychology sessions, school "calm down corners," or as part of a home-based capacity building program to reinforce therapy goals between appointments.

Key Features & Benefits

52 CBT-Based Activities: A comprehensive library of strategies covering mindfulness, distraction, cognitive reframing, and physical regulation.
Whole-Brain Approach: Engages both the logical brain (problem-solving) and the emotional brain (calming), providing a holistic method for managing distress.
Age-Appropriate Design: Created for kids by kids (The Woo Crew), ensuring the language and activities are relatable, engaging, and easy to understand for ages 5–14.
Multi-Setting Use: adaptable for solo use at bedtime, role-playing in social skills groups, or guided reflection in therapy sessions.
Digital Bonus: Includes access to online assessments and videos, adding value and depth to the physical resource.

NDIS Funding Information

This item is classified as a Low Cost Therapy Resource. It is commonly claimed under:

• Core - Consumables: 03_156118264_0135_1_2 (Consumables - Educational or Therapy Resources)

• Capital - Assistive Technology: 05_221303111_0124_1_2 (Daily Adaptive Equipment)

We strongly recommend consulting with your Psychologist, Occupational Therapist (OT), or Support Coordinator to ensure this resource aligns with your specific capacity building goals.

Meticulous Specifications

• Product Type: Therapeutic Card Deck / Game

• Content: 52 Coping Skill Activities

• Methodology: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, DBT

• Target Age: 5 to 14 Years

• Focus Areas: Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Executive Function, Social Skills

• Authors: Dr. Jenny Woo (Harvard) & The Woo Crew

• Format: Durable Cardstock

• Application: Home, School, Therapy Clinic

Package Includes

• 1 x Deck of 52 Essential Coping Skills Cards

• 1 x Instruction / Tip Card

• Access to Online Resources (Videos/Assessment)