Fires and Feelings Workbook

This workbook is designed to be used as a resource to help children process their emotions after a wildfire. The download is available for free and the print version is offered at-cost.

You may print, copy, and scan pages for use with children, as well as for teaching or presentations. Worksheets may also be freely distributed in community aid settings. This workbook may not be sold for profit or used for commercial purposes without express written permission. Illustrations may not be used outside of these worksheets. Contact creativeplaytherapist@gmail.com with questions.

Created by therapists Leslie Santana and Lauren Stockly, who have worked extensively with children affected by the Eaton Canyon Fires, this workbook is a compassionate and practical guide to help kids navigate the emotional challenges of losing their home to a disaster. Filled with creative activities, calming techniques, and resilience-building tools, it provides children with a safe space to process their feelings, rebuild a sense of safety, and discover hope for the future. Drawing on their expertise in trauma therapy, Leslie and Lauren have crafted this resource to meet the unique needs of children recovering from the trauma of a fire, offering playful monster-themed exercises alongside thoughtful prompts to guide them through their emotions. Whether used at home, in school, or in therapy, this workbook empowers children to heal, find strength within themselves, and take meaningful steps toward recovery. With this resource, children will learn that they are not alone and that even in the toughest times, brighter days lie ahead.