This worksheet is designed to teach people the DBT skill of “opposite action” where you practice the opposite behavior that you would normally use when dealing with powerful emotions. (emotional regulation, 0119)
This worksheet asks people to explore making positive changes in their lives by pledging to actively work toward their goals. People are asked to create a commitment statement using provided prompts, and then add statements that reflect their own unique needs. They then turn these statements into a commitment pledge.
The Emotions Card Game is designed to help teach a variety of skills to children and teens related to awareness of emotions and problem-solving. The cards are intended to be used in a flexible manner. The instructions describe four different games than can be played. 27 pages (1118, emotional intelligence)
This game teaches kids to “cool down” when they are angry so that they can talk about what is bothering them and then think of ways to prevent problems from recurring. (anger control, behavior problems, ADHD, classroom problems, 0518)
This worksheet is designed to help people deal with difficult interactions during a holiday event. The worksheet asks the user to think about what kind of difficult interactions are likely to occur and consider positive ways to respond.
Diet, stress, and mood are all intertwined, so it’s important to consider what you’re putting in your body, not only for your physical health but also for your emotional wellbeing. This worksheet helps people record their daily food intake along with their moods. (anxiety, nutrition, wellness, 1016)
This worksheet is designed to help people develop insight into their problem behaviors, including the positive as well as the negative consequences. The worksheet is intended to help people step back from just judging themselves negatively and to see how their problem behaviors play a functional role in their daily lives. This worksheet can be used in writing a CBT oriented treatment plan. (CBT, DBT)
Learning to accept reality is an important part of living in the present. Distorting reality can lead to depression, anxiety, disappointment in your relationships and more. This worksheet has three parts to help people understand how they distort memories from their past, events in the present, and thoughts about their future. (DBT, CBT, Thought-Changing, 0916)
This mini-poster reminds us about the importance of showing that you care. PDF (0316, emotional intelligence, caring)
This brainstorming technique asks people to identify a specific problem and then come up with 10 uncensored solutions while they complete a mindful “coloring activity.” (problem-solving, solution-oriented therapy, mindfulness, 0116)