Art-Based Exposure Therapy Tool for Emetophobia
This playful, developmentally-informed art therapy tool is designed to support children experiencing emetophobia—a fear of vomiting—through gentle, creative exposure. Developed by a child psychologist, this resource includes a sequence of printable coloring sheets that guide children from silly, inanimate characters (like a backpack that throws up school supplies or the Earth that throws up people) to more human-like figures, ending with children themselves.
Each page features a unique character and an outline of a “throw up splatter,” inviting children to draw what the character might have thrown up. As the sequence progresses, the imagery gradually becomes more realistic, helping children warm up to the idea of vomit in a safe, playful, and regulated way.
The resource also includes sensory-based reflection prompts (e.g., “What might it smell like?”), and can be laminated for use with play dough or other tactile materials. This activity is a gentle first step in an exposure hierarchy and supports conversations around body-based fears, regulation, and sensory experiences.
Includes:
Full-page and half-page printable formats
A structured character sequence for gradual exposure
Optional sensory questions and play-based extensions
Instructions for use and suggested adaptations
Perfect for therapists working with kids ages 4–10
Created with Canva using licensed graphics. The concept and therapeutic approach are original.
This playful, developmentally-informed art therapy tool is designed to support children experiencing emetophobia—a fear of vomiting—through gentle, creative exposure. Developed by a child psychologist, this resource includes a sequence of printable coloring sheets that guide children from silly, inanimate characters (like a backpack that throws up school supplies or the Earth that throws up people) to more human-like figures, ending with children themselves.
Each page features a unique character and an outline of a “throw up splatter,” inviting children to draw what the character might have thrown up. As the sequence progresses, the imagery gradually becomes more realistic, helping children warm up to the idea of vomit in a safe, playful, and regulated way.
The resource also includes sensory-based reflection prompts (e.g., “What might it smell like?”), and can be laminated for use with play dough or other tactile materials. This activity is a gentle first step in an exposure hierarchy and supports conversations around body-based fears, regulation, and sensory experiences.
Includes:
Full-page and half-page printable formats
A structured character sequence for gradual exposure
Optional sensory questions and play-based extensions
Instructions for use and suggested adaptations
Perfect for therapists working with kids ages 4–10
Created with Canva using licensed graphics. The concept and therapeutic approach are original.
This playful, developmentally-informed art therapy tool is designed to support children experiencing emetophobia—a fear of vomiting—through gentle, creative exposure. Developed by a child psychologist, this resource includes a sequence of printable coloring sheets that guide children from silly, inanimate characters (like a backpack that throws up school supplies or the Earth that throws up people) to more human-like figures, ending with children themselves.
Each page features a unique character and an outline of a “throw up splatter,” inviting children to draw what the character might have thrown up. As the sequence progresses, the imagery gradually becomes more realistic, helping children warm up to the idea of vomit in a safe, playful, and regulated way.
The resource also includes sensory-based reflection prompts (e.g., “What might it smell like?”), and can be laminated for use with play dough or other tactile materials. This activity is a gentle first step in an exposure hierarchy and supports conversations around body-based fears, regulation, and sensory experiences.
Includes:
Full-page and half-page printable formats
A structured character sequence for gradual exposure
Optional sensory questions and play-based extensions
Instructions for use and suggested adaptations
Perfect for therapists working with kids ages 4–10
Created with Canva using licensed graphics. The concept and therapeutic approach are original.