Word Search Activities for Burnout, Self-Care, & Stress
Even helpers need a break. Simple tools, like pausing to do a word search, can give the brain a moment of rest. They offer grounding and a playful way to focus. We created these activity pages especially for helping professionals, students, and community partners.
These word searches center on three important themes:
Burnout – naming the symptoms that creep in when we’ve given too much for too long.
Self-Care – reminding ourselves of small, practical ways to recharge.
Stress – recognizing the signs when life feels heavy
They’re easy to use and flexible:
Share them at conferences, staff retreats, or support groups.
Print them as icebreakers for trainings or workshops.
Use them in waiting rooms, classrooms, or break areas as gentle reminders of balance.
These activities are more than just puzzles. They spark conversation, offer a moment of calm, and reinforce language around resilience and wellness.
You’re welcome to download and use them freely with your teams, participants, or partners. Because even a five-minute pause with a pen and paper can help us keep showing up, grounded, present, and ready to help.
