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A gentle, hands-on way to talk about big feelings.
Not every metaphor lands for every client. The Fishbowl takes window of tolerance ideas and turns them into something young people can see, hold and move. Instead of asking “how are you feeling?”, you ask “where’s your fish swimming right now?”
Designed with roughly 6 to 14 year olds in mind. Can be used one-to-one, in small groups or in class.
What’s included (8 printable A4 pages):
• Cover and start here page
• For the therapist: what the tool is and why it can help
• How to run it: 5 simple steps
• The fishbowl board (print, laminate and reuse)
• The three zones: what each might look like and what might help
• Cut-out fish: zoomy, calm and floaty
• My fishbowl worksheet for young people to keep
How it works: Instant PDF download. Print at home or school. For best results, laminate the board and fish.
Created by Eb, registered counsellor and school counsellor (@counsellingwitheb).
For educational and supportive use. This resource does not replace therapeutic intervention or professional care. For use with your own clients and students only. Please don’t share or resell.
A gentle, hands-on way to talk about big feelings.
Not every metaphor lands for every client. The Fishbowl takes window of tolerance ideas and turns them into something young people can see, hold and move. Instead of asking “how are you feeling?”, you ask “where’s your fish swimming right now?”
Designed with roughly 6 to 14 year olds in mind. Can be used one-to-one, in small groups or in class.
What’s included (8 printable A4 pages):
• Cover and start here page
• For the therapist: what the tool is and why it can help
• How to run it: 5 simple steps
• The fishbowl board (print, laminate and reuse)
• The three zones: what each might look like and what might help
• Cut-out fish: zoomy, calm and floaty
• My fishbowl worksheet for young people to keep
How it works: Instant PDF download. Print at home or school. For best results, laminate the board and fish.
Created by Eb, registered counsellor and school counsellor (@counsellingwitheb).
For educational and supportive use. This resource does not replace therapeutic intervention or professional care. For use with your own clients and students only. Please don’t share or resell.