Train Your Anger Dragon Relaxation (Child)
This 11-minute audio can help children calm down and relax when they are angry. It includes a transcript of the audio in case you would prefer to read it to a child. (0823, anger, behavior problems)
Getting Along with Others Card Game (Kids)
You can cut out and assemble the 50 card decks in this deck in minutes and play it with individual children, or groups of children, or assign it to families. Each card describes a conflict children are having, and players must come up with a good compromise to the conflict. The game is most effective when played with an adult who models problem-solving, respect for others, and empathy. A digital version of this game is available in the Virtual Counseling Rooms. (0823, conflict resolution, social skills, anger control)
Strengthening Your Connection (Imago Couples Therapy Worksheet)
Imago Couples Therapy aims to strengthen the bonds between partners by addressing underlying dynamics, fostering empathy, and enhancing communication. This worksheet reviews the four central concepts of this therapy: focusing on communication, exploring needs, strengthening understanding, and building connection. Exercises include sharing appreciation, reflective listening, and sharing future actions that support each other’s emotional needs. (0823, marriage therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, communication)
Understanding and Addressing Burnout
This worksheet explains the different causes of feelings of “burnout” and provides a checklist that helps people identify the physical, emotional, and behavioral signs that they are being affected by this problem. It goes on to help people identify where their stress is coming from and develop short and long-term goals to address the problems contributing to their burnout. (0823, work stress, family stress, burnout)
The Motivation Workbook
This workbook has 20 techniques to help people find the motivation they need to change. Motivation is a much more complex issue than most people, involving at least 12 areas of the brain. This workbook goes well beyond popular psychology concepts of visualization and affirmations, using evidenced-based techniques the workbook helps people set goals, increase flow experiences, improve self-efficacy, overcome doubt, and more. (0823. resistance, change, therapeutic alliance)