The Biochemistry of Our Emotions

This infographic can help clients understand the mechanisms for emotional regulation. It can help explain why certain activities, such as meditation, walking in nature, deep breathing, and so on, can activate a sense of calm and well-being. (0526, health, emotional regulation, psychoeducation)

Learning How to Trust Yourelf Again

This worksheet challenges people to identify at least three experiences that contributed to reduced self-trust. It helps them recognize how self-doubt impacts daily functioning. It encourages them to practice self-honoring behaviors that support increased confidence in thoughts, feelings, needs, instincts, and decision-making. (0426, self-esteem, identity, relationships)

ADHD, Shame, and the Feeling of “Doing Life Wrong”

This worksheet is designed to help adults with ADHD identify and describe at least three internalized shame messages related to ADHD. It is intended to help them explore how these messages developed over time and guide them towards practicing more compassionate and accurate self-understanding. (0426, ADHD, self-image, identify)

Body Language Cards – Teens

These 20 cards show teens with various postures and facial expressions. Cards should be cut out and folded, and then put in a pile. Players guess the emotion by explaining which aspects of the picture suggest a specific emotion. Then the card is turned over. The emotions are on the other side of each card, but if people guess a different emotion, they are asked to explain their reasoning. This is a good technique to introduce the importance of paying attention to non-verbal language. (0426. body language, non-verbal language, Asperger Syndrome, ASD)

Understanding and Managing Relationship OCD (ROCD)

Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a type of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder where a person’s mind gets stuck on doubts about their relationship or their partner. People with ROCD often notice the same thoughts coming back repeatedly. This worksheet is designed to help people recognize and reduce Relationship OCD patterns by learning skills that decrease obsessive thinking, compulsive reassurance-seeking, and anxiety-driven relationship behaviors. (0426, OCD, relationships, obsessive thinking)