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Gentle Healing: A Workbook for Childhood Trauma Support

Gentle Healing: A Workbook for Childhood Trauma Support

By MyKidsLife Blog Team | Updated Today


In a world where millions of children silently carry emotional wounds, one printable workbook is quietly making a difference — helping kids name their pain, express feelings, and regain a sense of safety.

Mental health professionals say that traditional talk therapy isn’t always suitable for young children, especially those affected by trauma. “Children process emotions through play and creativity,” says Dr. Lina Sethi, a licensed child psychologist. “We have to meet them where they are — on the page, with a crayon, or through gentle storytelling.”

The Need for Gentle, Non-Clinical Support at Home

According to a 2023 CDC report, over 36% of children in the U.S. have experienced a traumatic event before age 10. These experiences range from family conflict and grief to medical trauma or abuse.

The effects of unresolved trauma can be lifelong, contributing to anxiety, sleep disturbances, poor school performance, and even chronic health issues later on.

For families without access to ongoing therapy, printable emotional tools are emerging as an affordable bridge between silence and support.

Introducing the Gentle Healing Workbook

Developed by trauma-informed educators and child counselors, the Gentle Healing Workbook offers a series of child-friendly prompts designed to:

  • 🖍️ Help children name and draw their feelings
  • 🧠 Explore safe spaces, calming thoughts, and “what if” worry worksheets
  • 🌈 Promote positive identity and self-talk
  • 📘 Create emotional check-in routines at home or in classrooms

The workbook is suitable for children aged 5–12 and can be printed at home or used digitally. It complements therapy but is also designed to be a standalone support tool.

Real Impact, One Child at a Time

“When we gave it to our daughter after a hospital stay, she immediately opened up through the drawings,” says one parent who used the workbook at home. “It became our quiet connection time.”

Teachers are also incorporating pages from the workbook into their social-emotional learning routines, noting improved behavior and increased emotional expression.

Where to Get the Workbook

The Gentle Healing Workbook is available as a downloadable PDF. Parents, educators, and therapists can print pages as needed or reuse activities weekly.

📥 Download now: Gentle Healing Trauma Workbook for Kids →


When children heal, families heal. Let’s give them tools that speak their language — gently, creatively, and with heart.

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