by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Sep 26, 2024
This form can be an important tool in providing continuity of treatment. The form asks clients to review what happened in a session within 24 hours, thinking about the focus of the session, the most important things that were talked about, feelings expressed, topics that were difficult, and so on. The second part of the form asks clients to think about what they want to talk about in the next session. There is also a space for clients to rate their mood each day. (0924, homework assignment, therapeutic alliance, resistant clients).
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Sep 18, 2024
This fun activity is intended to help kids with their “working memory.” Working memory refers to the ability to hold and manipulate information over short periods of time. It’s essential for tasks that require focus, problem-solving, planning, and following instructions. This fun worksheet asks kids to remember 12 things that a boy had to remember by looking at the pictures, and then drawing them on the next page. It then gives tips for kids on techniques to improve their working memory. (0924, ADHD, executive functioning skills)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Sep 10, 2024
The “CBT Banana” is used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help teens understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. The technique uses the metaphor that a banana represents thoughts. Like peeling a banana, teens are asked to peel away layers of their thoughts to uncover beliefs and identify how they influence their emotions and behaviors. (0924, cognitive behavior therapy, CBT, cognitive restructuring)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Sep 9, 2024
This fun game challenges children to persist with their efforts even when they are stressed, tired, in a bad mood, or if the task is very hard. Players roll the dice and answer questions about dealing with stressors while they are trying to accomplish a task, be it chores, homework, studying for a test, or completing a project. Playing with an adult who models appropriate behaviors like self-encouragement is a great way to build the skills of patience and persistence (0924, grit, ADHD, executive functioning)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Aug 30, 2024
This log is designed to help parents or teachers record how students are doing in completing their assignments. When completed online (i.e. digitally) it can be interpreted by the PsychAssist software from Between Sessions Resources. (0824. ADHD, homework, parenting, distractions, focus)
