by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Oct 9, 2024
This fun worksheet teaches kids 12 different conversational skills. There is a teacher (a weird monster) for each skill and children are asked to review examples of conversations and match the skill to the correct teacher. This is a fun way to introduce the importance of learning conversational skills. (1024, ASD, Asperger Syndrome, Autism, ADHD)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Oct 8, 2024
This checklist can help individuals determine if their marijuana use should be considered a problem. There are 12 behaviors to check off followed by questions concerning a person’s attitude about changing their marijuana habits. Two to three checked behaviors indicate a mild problem. Checking six or more behaviors indicates a significant problem. (1024, dependency, drug use, marijuana, addiction)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Oct 1, 2024
It takes just a few minutes to assemble this full-size board game with complete decks of cards that encourage family communication, solving family problems, dealing with change, responsibilities in the family, and more. This game is for families with kids 5 and up. It includes “blank” cards Studies show that family meetings improve communication, diminish behavior problems, and help parents teach values to their kids. (1024. family therapy, communication)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Sep 27, 2024
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is an extreme emotional reaction to perceived or actual rejection, criticism, or failure. People who experience RSD may feel overwhelming sadness, anger, or shame in response to situations where they believe they are being criticized or rejected—even if this belief is inaccurate. The worksheet includes a checklist for people to determine if they have RSD, a list of coping techniques, questions to help people understand their RSD, and a recording form to help people keep track of the effectiveness of the techniques they try. (0924, social anxiety, relationships)
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).