by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Jul 25, 2025
This worksheet introduces the concept of “mindful pauses,” a simple technique to help people be aware of impulsive behavior, negative habits, anxious thinking, or other problems and symptoms. It asks people to take mindful pauses three times a day and then reflect on how they influenced their mood and behavior. (0725, mindfulness, anxiety, ADHD, impulsivity)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Jul 23, 2025
This guide makes it easy to improve the working conditions in any workplace with simple actionable suggestions. The steps include: setting the right tone, modeling kind behavior, creating a safe and supportive environment, developing a growth mindset, setting boundaries, and learning to communicate and collaborate effectively. (0725, workplace, kindness, interpersonal relationships)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Jul 18, 2025
This illustrated book tells the story of two girls, Amy and Margaret, who are both having the kind of day where everything goes wrong. Margaret reacts with anger when bad things happen and feels sorry for herself. Amy meets every problem with a positive attitude and uses her social and emotional skills to address even the toughest issue. This book contains a QR code so that it can be read as a “flipbook” on a phone or tablet.
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Jul 11, 2025
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire was developed as a self-report instrument to screen for bipolar disorder. It takes about 5 minutes for a person to complete. It is intended for screening purposes only. A positive screening test should be followed by a comprehensive examination. (0725, bipolar disorder, screening)
by Dr. Lawrence Shapiro | Jul 9, 2025
The Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI) is a widely used assessment tool for measuring relationship satisfaction in romantic partnerships. Developed by Funk and Rogge (2007), the CSI offers a more precise and nuanced evaluation of relationship quality than earlier scales. The CSI is typically recommended to be used at the outset of couples therapy, periodically during treatment, and after therapy to gauge progress and outcomes. (0725. assessment, marriage therapy, couples therapy)