This worksheet helps people understand how their family of origin might have contributed to their current psychological problems. It asks them to think about ways in which their family was unsupportive or even detrimental to their growth. Questions help people explore how dysfunctional problems can come from different generations and manifest themselves in the present. (0722, family therapy, relationships, families)
This worksheet is designed for people who may not be aware that they are intimidating to others. The worksheet defines behavior that makes up intimidation and the negative consequences intimidation has on others. The worksheet then gives 8 steps to help people reduce non-intentional intimidation. (0722, social skills, bully, workplace, relationships)
This worksheet suggests how to have “healthy” disagreements, which can actually strengthen relationships. The worksheet gives specific strategies on how people can take a more productive approach to disagreements. It then gives questions to help people analyze what they did right or wrong in a recent argument. (0722, communication, relationships, arguing, anger)
This worksheet is designed to help people who feel that others are not acknowledging their efforts to be helpful on an ongoing basis. It provides a dozen suggestions on what people can do to feel better about themselves and those around them. The worksheet is designed to help people think about why feeling appreciated is important to them and how they can get the appreciation they seek. (0522, social skills, relationships, marriage, parenting)
This worksheet is designed to help people who deal with someone who is condescending, insulting, or dismissive in an attempt to make them feel inferior. It suggests five different strategies to deal with people who are belittling and provides a place to record the success of their attempts to deal with this kind of behavior. (0422, relationships, anger control, communication, assertiveness)
This worksheet gives people a 5-step approach to learning how to forgive others in a way that will build positively affect relationships. This technique is highly recommended for use in marital and family therapy. (0422, forgiveness, relationships, communication)
This worksheet can be used by couples to explore the things that are stressing them, and then give support and constructive feedback. (0422, couples counseling, marriage counseling, feedback)
This worksheet is designed to help people who typically react defensively when they receive negative feedback or criticism. The worksheet gives 11 strategies to reduce defensiveness and a “quiz” which can help people determine if they are becoming less defensive. (0422, communication, relationships)
This worksheet is intended to help people who believe that their partner is frequently lying to them. It helps them understand the reasons that people lie in a relationship, how to know when someone is lying and how to respond if they are being lied to on a regular basis. (0422, lying, dishonesty, family therapy, marriage)
This worksheet is designed to help people see when boundaries are a problem in their families. It suggests ways for people to deal with others who are crossing boundaries and suggests things people can do if they have difficulty in establishing personal boundaries. (0422, boundaries, relationships, family therapy,