RESOURCES.
Worksheets and tools to help you on your journey.
for Anxiety
Skills for coping with anxiety
worry exploration questions
When you are worried about something, it’s easy to imagine the worst thing that could possibly happen. In reality, these worries may never come true. What could happen isn’t the same as what will happen.
What are Core Beliefs?
Core beliefs are a person’s most central ideas about themselves, others, and the world. These beliefs act like a lens through which every situation and life experience is seen. Because of this, people with different core beliefs might be in the same situation, but think, feel, and behave very differently.
Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that can influence your emotions. Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree, but in more extreme forms they can be harmful.
SELF ESTEEM/SELF LOVE
Strengths Exploration
To use your strengths effectively, it’s important to have a clear idea of what they are, and how they can be used. Some of your greatest strengths might be easy to recognize, while others go unnoticed because they feel ordinary to you (even if they aren’t).
Best Possible Self Visualization Exercise
What would your life look like in a perfect future? How would you spend your time? Who would be by your side? In this exercise, you will imagine your best possible self in a future where things have gone as well as possible, and you have accomplished all your goals.
Leaves on a Stream - Mindfulness exercise
During the leaves on a stream exercise, you will visualize yourself resting near a stream. Whenever thoughts enter your mind, you will imagine placing them atop a leaf, and watching as they float away. Instead of seeing the world from “inside” your thoughts, you will take a step back and view them from afar. By doing so, you will gain perspective on your thoughts and feelings, reducing their power
Gratitude Journal : Three Good Things
MINDFULNESS
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness: a state of nonjudgmental awareness of what’s happening in the present moment, including the awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and senses.
Grounding Techniques
After a trauma, it’s normal to experience flashbacks, anxiety, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Grounding techniques help control these symptoms by turning attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocusing on the present moment.
Common Reactions to Trauma
Relaxation Techniques
Using a variety of skills, you can end the fight-or-flight response before the symptoms become too extreme. These skills will require practice to work effectively, so don’t wait until the last minute to try them out!
