This form is intended to help understand that therapy can only be successful when they commit to the process. The contract format spells out specific behaviors expected from the client like showing up at sessions on time, trying new behaviors, using a safety or crisis plan when needed, and so on. (0423, contract for therapy services, commitment, motivation)
This worksheet teaches people about three systems: the sympathetic nervous system, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the social engagement system. A chart is used to help people identify how they activate each system to develop positive health habits. (0423, trauma, PTSD, body awareness, somatic learning)
Somatic awareness is mindful, intentional, and focused attention to the sensations in the body. This checklist allows therapists to check a client’s body cues and sensations while they are in session. Areas include posture, areas of tension, eyes, facial, expression, gestures, movement, voice, speech, breath, and general presence. There are also areas to help observe for hyper-arousal and hypo-arousal as revealed by body cues. (0423, assessment, somatic, body awareness, non-verbal)
This technique from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches people a 7 step technique to be more assertive in social relationships. (0423, DBT, relationships, assertive, interpersonal effectiveness)
This 7-item assessment tool is designed to be a quick way for clinicians to measure the severity of panic attacks. Please note that the first two ages should be given to the client and the third page is for the clinician. (0423, anxiety disorder, panic attacks, assessment)