Praxis School Counselor (5422) Practice Exam

Which of the following techniques is most developmentally appropriate to help elementary school students reduce stress and improve their overall emotional health?

1. Grounding

2. Cognitive restructuring and reframing

3. Behavioral rehearsal

4. Academic goal setting

The correct answer is: Grounding

Grounding is the most developmentally appropriate technique to help elementary school students reduce stress and improve their overall emotional health because it involves simple, concrete activities that can be easily understood and completed by younger students. This includes techniques such as deep breathing, guided imagery, and sensory-based activities. Option B, cognitive restructuring and reframing, may be more suitable for older students as it involves a more complex thought process. Option C, behavioral rehearsal, may also be difficult for younger students to understand and implement effectively. Option D, academic goal setting, may not directly address emotional health and could potentially add more pressure and stress for some students.