FREE resources for you to download
Here are free resources / pdf documentation, that you or your family can make use of.
In an effort to provide my clients with the best resources available, please see the below information sheets and worksheets which include information and activities for you to try, related to different issues you may be experiencing. You are welcome to download and use these, completely free.
Category | File Name & Desciption These resources are made available for free for your personal use. Credit Therapist Aid | Download (PDF) |
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CBT | Thought Chart Cost / Benefit analysis A cost/benefit analysis is a classic technique for decision-making. In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this technique has been adapted for use in cognitive restructuring. Put more simply, a cost/benefit analysis can be used to challenge old, unhealthy patterns of thinking, allowing them to be replaced by new, more adaptive thoughts... |  |
Depression | Thought Record Thought records are like the Swiss Army knife of CBT. They're used to teach about the interactions between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and as a tool for clients to record their own experiences. When it comes to the cognitive restructuring portion of CBT, thought records are a great place to begin challenging irrational thoughts... | |
Bipolardisorder | Bipolar Disorder Warning Signs Clients with bipolar disorder will benefit from learning about the warning signs indicating that they are entering manic or depressive episode. This bipolar disorder worksheet provides a template for clients to begin recording their warning signs for both types of episode. Emphasize that your clients recognize their earliest warning signs, which might be subtle shifts in thoughts, feelings, or behavior... | |
Bipolardisorder | Bipolar Disorder Info Sheet Psychoeducation is an essential part of treatment for bipolar disorder. This info sheet will help you provide a basic overview of the disorder by describing the differences between mania and depression, listing the symptoms, and outlining standard treatments. Clients who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder benefit from education about their disorder so they can learn to recognize their manic and depressive episodes, and take appropriate measures to minimize any damage... | |
Grief | The Grieving Process Grief is a natural process that's painful, personal, and normal. Grief allows a person to come to terms with a significant loss, and make sense of their new reality without a loved one. In most cases, grief will resolve itself with the passage of time, and psychotherapy is unnecessary. Other times, grief can become complicated and fail to resolve... | |
Goodbye Letter | Goodbye Letter Help children and adolescents process their grief using the Goodbye Letter writing exercise. Your client will be asked to describe who they are grieving, special memories with that person, and lessons learned from the relationship. The goal of this grief worksheet is to build positive meaning associated with the lost relationship, and to begin moving toward closure... | |
Parenting & Behavior | Planning Rewards & Consequences Rewards and consequences are some of the most powerful tools at a parent’s disposal. When used effectively, they discourage unwanted behavior and promote healthy replacement behaviors. However, many parents become frustrated when their attempts at using rewards and consequences are ineffective. Common pitfalls, such as the inconsistent use of consequences, can completely undermine their value... | |
Parenting & Behavior | How to Use Rewards / Consequences Using rewards and consequences effectively can be trickier than it seems. Sometimes, small adjustments can make a world of difference in how children respond to these parenting techniques. This tool is designed to help parents learn best practices for using rewards and consequences. The How to Use Rewards / Consequences worksheet is split into two printouts, covering rewards and consequences separately... | |
Parenting & Behavior | How to Use Rewards / Consequences Using rewards and consequences effectively can be trickier than it seems. Sometimes, small adjustments can make a world of difference in how children respond to these parenting techniques. This tool is designed to help parents learn best practices for using rewards and consequences. The How to Use Rewards / Consequences worksheet is split into two printouts, covering rewards and consequences separately... | |
Parenting & Behavior | What is ADD / ADHD? It's not uncommon that the symptoms of ADD / ADHD are misunderstood. Parents often fear that their children with ADHD are trying to be difficult, not truly understanding the challenges they face. | |
Anger | Anger Iceberg The Anger Iceberg represents the idea that, although anger is displayed outwardly, other emotions may be hidden beneath the surface. These other feelings—such as sadness, fear, or guilt—might cause a person to feel vulnerable, or they may not have the skills to manage them effectively. By exploring what’s beneath the surface, clients can gain insight into their anger, such as other possible treatment avenues...
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Anger | Deep Breathing Deep breathing is a popular relaxation technique that helps to control the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and anger. The skill is easy to learn, and provides near immediate relief from uncomfortable symptoms. As the name suggests, deep breathing works by taking slow, deep breaths, to trigger the body's relaxation response.
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Anger | Triggers Learning to identify and cope with triggers is a popular strategy for the treatment of several problems—especially anger and addictions—because of the effectiveness and intuitiveness of the approach. Our Triggers worksheet will introduce your clients to triggers with a simple definition and tips, while guiding them through the process of identifying their own triggers...
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Anger | Relaxation Techniques Educate clients about deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and imagery using the Relaxation Techniques info sheet. This printout includes a brief description of the fight-or-flight response and step-by-step instructions on how to use each relaxation technique.
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Anger | Daily Mood Chart Use the Daily Mood Chart worksheet alongside CBT interventions to help clients practice recognizing the links between their environment, thoughts, and feelings.
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Anger | Anger Thermometer The anger thermometer is a tool that will help your clients learn about their anger symptoms and warning signs, and how these change as anger escalates. Before your client can learn to use anger management skills, they first need to recognize their anger warning signs as they occur.
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Anxiety | Common Reactions to Trauma Long-term reactions to trauma are unique, personal, and often painful. Sometimes the reactions seem random, as if they have little to do with the trauma. Other times, they are simply too much. They are vivid, painful, and overwhelming. A step in many trauma interventions involves normalizing these reactions, and showing that a person is not broken, wrong, or alone...
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Anxiety | Panic Attack Info Sheet Panic attacks can be terrifying, especially for those who don't know what to expect. The discomfort brought on by panic is so intense that it's often confused for a heart attack, or another dangerous event. However, in reality, panic attacks pose little physical risk. Psychoeducation is an essential part of treatment for those suffering from panic attacks...
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Anxiety | Core Beliefs Each of our clients have had unique experiences that shape who they are. Cognitive behavioral therapists posit that from these life experiences, people develop core beliefs. Core beliefs are the thoughts a person has that determine how they interpret their experiences. For example, if someone has the core belief that "The world is a bad place", they will believe that people who are kind have an ulterior motive (someone being kind without reason just doesn't line up with their world view)...
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Anxiety | Cognitive Distortions Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that influence our emotions. Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree, but in their more extreme form they can be maladaptive and harmful. Use this CBT worksheet to help educate clients and help them recognize irrational thought patterns that might be causing harm...
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