My Grief Rights (Teens)

The loss of a loved one creates a lot of confusion for teens, and they may not know how to act or even what to feel.  This worksheet reminds them that they have the right to all of their feelings surrounding their grief as well as behaviors which may not be exactly what others expect. The worksheet contains follow-up questions which are intended to help teens explore their feelings and develop healthy ways to cope with grief. (0222, teen, grief, loss, healing)

Writing About Your Loss

This worksheet explains the benefits of writing to cope with the difficult feelings that come with a loss. The worksheet includes writing prompts to help people get started. (0222, grieving, mourning, loss, coping, journaling)

Coping with Emotional Distress Using the RESISTT Technique

The RESISTT Technique is a DBT technique to help people deal with overwhelming emotions. The acronym stands for: Reframe the Situation, Engage in a Distracting Activity, Someone Else, Intense Sensation, Shut it Out, Neutral Thoughts.  The worksheet helps people understand how each technique can help them in regulating their emotions. (0122, DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emotional regulation)

I Don’t Get Upset When I Make Mistakes

This short social story tells about a girl who finds a way to still have fun when she makes a mistake while baking with her sister. The worksheet includes follow-up questions about accepting and learning from mistakes. (0122, social stories, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, social skills)

Using Self-Validation to Accept Your Thoughts & Feelings

This worksheet helps people understand the DBT concept of self-validation, acknowledging, allowing, and accepting your thoughts and emotions.  The 4 steps of self-validation are: Observe, Acknowledge, Allow and Understand.  A chart helps people practice these four important steps. (0122, DBT, self-acceptance)