Anxiety Disorders
Cognitive Distortions & Your Body Image

This worksheet is designed to help people correct distorted thinking about their bodies. It provides several examples of common distorted thoughts people have about their bodies and gives them examples of corrected responses. (cognitive distortions, body image, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, 1214)

Preventing and Managing Lapses in Overcoming Your Anxiety

This worksheet will assist clients develop an awareness of when they are at risk for a lapse in their progress by identifying early warning signs (triggers and symptoms) and how to appropriately respond.

Deep Breathing for Stress Relief (Audio)

This worksheet describes the four basic steps of relaxing through deep breathing. The worksheet links to a 13-minute exercise for clients to practice deep breathing, led by Dr. Lillian Cheung, of the Harvard School of Public Health. (mindfulness, breathing exercise, audios, stress management, 1114)

Your Perceptions About Yourself

This worksheet asks clients to think about themselves objectively, based on the facts in their lives rather than on a subjective interpretation of their experiences. This exercise is derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, 1114).

Accepting Unpleasant Experiences

This worksheet, derived from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), is designed to help people accept unpleasant internal experiences, and not use them as an excuse to avoid life-affirming situations.

If the Problem Were a TV Show

This worksheet is a Narrative Therapy technique which can be used to help clients get more perspective on their presenting problem and see that they have the power to change their “life story.” (narrative, therapy, problem-solving, 1114)

The Tree of LIfe

This exercise is designed to help clients communicate positive aspects about their lives. The technique is derived from Narrative Therapy. (1114)

Family Communication Dice Game

This dice game can be printed on heavy stock paper and then assembled. It is a fun game designed to enhance family communication. The blank die makes it easy to customize the game for many purposes. Type: PDF (1014)

Life Goals Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help individuals identify goals in seven broad areas: Health, Financial, Professional, Relationships, Enjoyment, Personal Growth and Community/Spiritual. (goal setting, 1014)

Getting What You Want From Therapy

This worksheet is designed to help clients identify the goal(s) they have for therapy. The second part of the worksheet can be filled out with the therapist to determine the actions needed to attain this goal. Type: PDF (1014)