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Therapy Activities for Kids
Stranger Thinks
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Stranger Thinks
Tend to negative thoughts using CBT-based strategies and escape the Upside Down in this Stranger Things-themed teletherapy activity for teens.
Ages 14 and up
Negative thinking can feel like being pulled into another world. Stranger Thinks gives kids a way through.
This digital CBT activity for teens uses a Stranger Things-inspired theme to guide them in exploring negative thought patterns.
Each challenge introduces a new strategy as kids work their way through — and eventually escape — the Upside Down. The creative framing helps make difficult topics feel more accessible.
Whether you're using it in telehealth or sharing your screen during in-person sessions, this interactive slideshow brings a creative twist to cognitive skill building.
Use it to:
✅ Teach five CBT-based strategies to help teens reframe negative self-talk
✅ Connect with kids through a favorite pop culture theme and engage them in story-driven challenges
✅ Support cognitive restructuring and promote insights
What’s Included:
⭐ Stranger Thinks
A 14-page PDF slideshow designed for screen sharing during telehealth or in-person sessions. Teens complete each interactive challenge with therapist guidance while learning five core CBT strategies.
⭐ Therapist Guide
An 11-page walk-through of the entire activity with sample language and facilitation suggestions so you can lead with ease. No prep required.
⭐ 2 Printable Post-Session Resources
80's Neon-Themed Tool List: A visual reference sheet of the five strategies.
Waffle-Themed Tool Cards: Printable strategy cards teens can take home as reminders between sessions.
This is a digital resource, ready for instant download. Nothing will be shipped, so you can start using it right away in your sessions.
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Disclaimer
These resources have been created and curated by Kim Lange, LCMHC & Emotionanigans, LLC as a supplement to therapy with a qualified counseling professional with appropriate training and experience. Nothing in the resources constitutes medical advice. You understand and agree that these resources are not a replacement for professional therapy and that purchasing or otherwise obtaining them does not establish a therapist-client relationship. You further acknowledge and agree that these resources are not a replacement for appropriate training and clinical supervision, and purchasing them does not establish a therapist-supervisor relationship. You agree not to practice outside your scope of competency and to defer to your professional judgment in utilizing these resources.