Workplace Issues
Coping with Microaggressions

This worksheet is designed to help people deal with “microagressions, ” brief verbal, behavioral, or situational actions and statements that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative slights and insults toward members of oppressed or targeted groups. Microaggressions may demean a person’s race, gender, weight, sexual orientation, religion, heritage, age, disability, or health status.  The worksheet describes a process on how people can think about and react to microaggressions. (0522, prejudice, discrimination, diversity, aggression)

Reducing Defensiveness

This worksheet is designed to help people who typically react defensively when they receive negative feedback or criticism.  The worksheet gives 11 strategies to reduce defensiveness and a “quiz” which can help people determine if they are becoming less defensive. (0422, communication, relationships)

How to Stop Feeling “Stuck”

Many people have the feeling of being “stuck” in their lives.  This worksheet gives people practical ways to make the changes they need to feel they are making progress toward their life goals and feel that their lives are valuable and fulfilling. (0322, depression, happiness, transition)

Acceptance of Our Circumstances (Mindfulness)

This mindfulness worksheet helps people accept what happens to them in life, rather than dwelling on disappointment and resentment. (0322, mindfulness)

Solving Your Problems in Five Simple Steps

This worksheet describes a five-step process of solving problems helping people generate possible solutions and take appropriate actions.  (0222, problem-solving, simple solutions, brainstorming, goals)

Map Your LIfe to Make Changes

This worksheet helps people identify the changes they want to make in their lives, the things that are holding them back, and the “bridges” they need to build to get where they want to go. The worksheet uses the metaphor of a map to help people see what they need to create their own future. (0222, problem-solving, goal setting, beliefs, executive functioning)

Mindfully Aligning with Your Purpose

This Mindfulness worksheet encourages people to mindfully consider the purpose they see in their lives. (0222, mindfulness, depression, happiness, goals, purpose)

Starting an Emergency Fund to Avoid Anxiety About Your Finances

This worksheet is designed to help people take some of the worries out of their finances by showing them how to set up an emergency fund. The worksheet suggests 9 specific strategies with questions to help people get started, anticipate articles, and get feedback on their plan. (0122, coaching, finances, financial)

How to Stop Losing Things Using the 6-H Technique

This worksheet teaches people six techniques to overcome the problem of misplacing one’s belongings. The ideas are simple and practical.  A chart is given to help people evaluate how each strategy help them with items that are frequently lost or misplaced. (2021, ADHD, organization)

De-escalation Form for Aggressive Behavior

This form is for schools, outpatient clinics, or inpatient facilities that deal with people who have any type of escalation in aggressive behavior or severe symptoms of overwhelm or distress. This form will help you gather information to develop a de-escalation plan for your clients. (1121, aggression, outbursts, violence)