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Do you feel misunderstood? Do mood swings hit you quickly and intensely? Are you susceptible to getting your "buttons pushed" more often than others? Can you love your partner with all your heart and passionate intensity one moment, and hate them just as much only an hour later? Do you constantly have a nagging voice in the back of your mind telling you someone you care about is going to leave you, and that you will never be able to make it in life without them?If the answer to the majority of these questions is "yes," it is likely that you have borderline personality disorder, or BPD.But there is hope. And good news -- BPD is a highly treatable disorder.Drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches, the Borderline Personality Disorder Toolbox is a real-world self-help workbook. Escaping generalizations and stereotypes, this complete guide is filled with practical explanations, along with over 100 worksheets and activities to improve behavior. Highlights include: Empower yourself so others can't push your buttons Tips to cope with intense feelings Retrain your brain to constructively deal with distorted thoughts Take control of your emotions before they take control of you Tools to create a happier, healthier and more productive life!

Take advantage of the latest brain research and evidence-based best practices to get kids motivated, focused, organized, and performing closer to their real potential. ADHD and executive function expert Cindy Goldrich and Special Education teacher Carly Goldrich combined efforts to create this powerful resource to help teachers and professionals understand and connect with students. These practical tools and worksheets are designed to help students become resourceful, accountable, optimistic, and perseverant. Included for easy reproduction are resources and worksheets to address issues related to: Practical, non-distracting movement Improving task initiation, planning, and time-management Strengthen emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and frustration tolerance Teach effective communication and collaboration skills Manage stress and anxiety in school and at home Create a Growth Mindset temperament and improve perseverance Use goal-setting techniques to improve performance and confidence

The Acceptance and Mindfulness Toolbox for Children & Adolescents gives you the resources to help the children and adolescents better manage their behaviors and emotions. After years of clinical experience using these practical, evidence-based tools with young clients, the authors have put together over 75 worksheets, activities, exercises, and scripts to engage kids and keep therapy moving forward. Every page is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and caregivers practice acceptance, mindfulness, values and commitment to build skills and cope with: Attachment and relational issues Trauma-related problems Stress, worry and OCD Depression and sadness Hostile or antisocial behaviors Gender and sexual identity concerns Life changes and transitions Self-harm and suicidal ideation Substance abuse and impulsivity

Dealing with ADHD-related difficulties is tough, especially for young people balancing school, friends, family and thinking about their futures.Author Dr. Melissa Springstead Cahill developed the mindfulness-based ANCHORED approach, to help teens become more focused, functional and happy, and make every day struggles easier to deal with.A: Attention and AcceptanceN: Natural AwarenessC: Concentrate on PurposeH: Happy HomeworkO: Open and OrganizedR: Recognize, Relax, and ReflectE: EmotionsD: DeterminationLook inside and find: - Mindfulness exercises - Worksheets - Meditation scriptsImprove: - Executive function skills - Attention & memory - Emotions - Interpersonal relationships - Ability to cope with stress

Independence is something all teens seek. They hope and dream they will someday maximize all they can do on their own. This is no less true for teenagers with autism. Autism & Independence is a new clinical resource to help teens and young adults with autism become their own person. Focusing on a population often overlooked, autism expert Dr. Daniel Marston wrote this game-changing guide, filled with strategies and skill building exercises. Proven strategies for finding employment, using public transportation and living on their own Tools to improve self-confidence in friendships and professional relationships Interventions to overcome challenges in the workplace Coping skills for anger, frustration and sadness Over 20 assessments for counseling sessions and moving therapy forward

Boost the power of mindfulness by making it fun and entertaining for kids! Learning verbal mindfulness strategies can be difficult for children and adolescents, let alone when kids have autism, anxiety, ADHD or other emotional regulation issues. That's why play therapist and counselor, Tracy Turner-Bumberry, LPC, RPT-S, CAS, has created 75 simple, playful and on-point interventions that combines mindfulness, expressive arts and play to help kids achieve greater self-regulation, focus more and stress less. Choose from a variety of playful, mindful, and art-based interventions: Breathing Drawing Coloring Mandala Nature Multi-Media Three-Dimensional Movement Games Storytelling Puppet Sensory Improvisational

In a society that values independence, self-preservation and individualistic thinking, we are missing the key to fulfillment: Connection through Attachment. Simply, attachment is the way that we connect to each other. Without attachment, people feel alone to deal with challenges they face, which leads to distress, dysfunction and mental health disorders. It is possible to repair dysfunctional attachment, but first it is necessary to recognize attachment style, unhealthy relationship patterns, and the impact they are having. Improve your client's relationships by teaching them strategies to feel more connected, reestablish trust, and restore positive emotions. Dr. Christina Reese, a recognized attachment and trauma professional, has created a comprehensive guide that explains attachment over a lifetime, and offers trauma-informed approaches to treat attachment at any age. Clinical examples, handouts and worksheets to use with clients of all ages Recognize attachment styles Identify key symptoms of attachment difficulties and their inception Interventions that repair attachment traumas to heal stress, shame, and anxiety Techniques to help clients improve their relationships (children, parents, friends, and significant others)

Overdoses have lowered the life expectancy in the United States for two years in a row. The leading cause -- opioids. This epidemic has spread through every sector of our country, destroying lives as parents, friends, families, and those entrapped by opioids struggle to find help.The opioids epidemic is dire, but there are answers -- and recovery is real.Dr. Charles Atkins, well-known opioids addiction expert, brings together current research, emerging therapies, and non-drug and integrative strategies in a practical guide for both professionals and the public. Why a "one-size-fits-all approach" to addiction doesn't work for opioid use disorders Recognizing the signs - when chronic-pain management turns into addiction Whole-person treatment plans to help manage craving, cope with stress, and avoid relapse How Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) can save lives Treatment from infants to older adults Real stories of recovery, and at times, loss

Invaluable tools you need to treat clients on the narcissistic spectrum, AND help their partners and children grow beyond the hurt and pain.Narcissism is a treatable condition, but working with these clients is no easy task. Developed from years of experience, Daniel Fox, PhD has created a three-sectioned approach, filled with unique worksheets, checklists and impactful exercises to help: Section 1: Clients on the Narcissistic Spectrum Diagnose resistant clients Reduce challenging symptoms and negative behaviors Move toward the final steps of successful treatmentSection 2: Partners in Relationship with an Individual on the Narcissistic Spectrum Help partners cope with and understand their significant other Evaluate the costs and benefits of their relationshipSection 3: Children of Individuals on the Narcissistic Spectrum Avoid and break free of the narcissistic family habits Raise their own children in a healthier environment

"Dealing with stress, anxiety and anger are important skills to learn, but not all kids learn those strategies naturally. The Coping Skills for Kids Workbook can help teach children to calm down, balance their energy and emotions, and process challenging feelings.

Discover why play therapy works and how to use it to treat childhood mental health challenges such as: ADHD - Anxiety - Autism - Disruptive Behavior Disorders - Depression - OCD - PTSD - Trauma - Self-Esteem - Social Skills Play Therapy is filled with dozens of powerful play techniques adapted for use in individual, family, and group therapy, for schools, and at home. Inside you'll find: - Hands on Activities - Printable Worksheets - Expressive and Creative Arts - Dynamic Therapeutic Games - Puppet Play - Guided Imagery - Parent - Child Interventions - Tips for Parents & Teachers

"It's hard to fight back against anxiety, worry and depression ... and it's even harder to face and overcome those fears by yourself.

Despite any loss your client may be experiencing, you can coach them to happiness again with this new workbook from Ligia M Houben. This interactive book guides the client through The 11 Principles of Transformation, derived from CBT, positive psychology, spirituality, mindfulness and meditation.

30 techniques to change the body and the brain in ways that medications can't!The innovative and drug-free practices in this workbook guide you step-by-step to stabilize mood, improve sleep, find focus, and manage repetitive worries and rumination.Written for therapists and clients alike, learn how to recognize unique symptoms of depression and bipolar and match them with the latest advances in CBT, light and dark therapy, diet and sleep techniques, and strategies to fix out-of-sync biological clocks. This is the mood-disorder aid clients have been waiting for.Treat depression and bipolar disorder with an antidepressant lifestyle: Strategies to feel energized, lift mood and stay focused A sleep plan that doubles the effects of antidepressants Mood stabilizing interventions for morning, day and night Advanced treatment planning for insomnia Reproducible handouts, worksheets and charts

Overcoming Compassion Fatigue is a fresh workbook approach to effectively handle the inherent exhaustion, burnout and stress professionals naturally face when working with those in pain and distress.Written by two practicing clinicians experienced in compassion fatigue and CBT, this manual will equip you with practical tools to manage your work and minimize your risk of personal harm. Expertly weaved with personal experiences, assessment tools, proven interventions, and prevention strategies.You'll take away:* Self-assessment measures to determine your level of risk* CBT skills to overcome distress* Worksheets and exercises to equip you to make powerful changes* Strategies to change your workplace* Practical, personalized self-care planning tools

A complete skills training manual for DBT with adolescents, focused on practical application for teens, parents and therapists.Part One covers DBT for teens with comprehensive and age-relevant skills explanations, examples, and applied worksheets. Eich makes the skills real for teens with exercises that get them practicing new behaviors in real-life situations. Includes teaching pages for all four DBT skills training modules.Part Two is a dedicated focus to parents and skills for DBT parenting, and common teenage developmental issues. This section not only emphasizes that DBT skills can be used for anybody and everybody.Part Three is crafted for therapists, with practical strategies on how to conduct DBT programming. Also contains suggestions to teach the skills in active and experiential ways along with helpful sample forms, handouts and worksheets.

Working on behavioral changes can be fun and successful for children and teens -- if you have the right tools and approach. Experienced therapist and sought-after parent coach Susan Epstein brings her signature style of innovation and fun in her latest book, providing proven and ready-to-use ideas to improve behaviors. End anger and explosive behaviors Stop disrespectful behaviors Create trust and safety for trauma and depression issues Techniques to reduce anxiety and stress Simple steps to better organization Learning and earning responsibility and independence Tools for engagement, cooperation and learning Special sections on technology and parent strategies

When it comes to emotional health, we're all busting our backsides trying to make ourselves feel better. We channel positive thoughts, walk 10,000 steps, say what we're grateful for, search for our passion, buy an expensive juicer, and finally, in a fit of exhaustion, we turn to the comfort of eating, drinking, scrolling social media, and anything else that gives a little instant relief.In Soothe: Your Mind-Body-Spirit Guide for Dealing with Crappy Emotions, psychologist and basically your new best friend, Dr. Heidi Kopacek, gives you a holistic approach to de-frazzling from 21st century stress and negativity. In this hilarious, practical and yet fiercely honest book, learn once and for all: What emotions really are, where they come from, and why we have so many crappy ones New and innovative ideas for soothing tension in the body, and quieting the anxious mind The best how-to's for breathing, meditation, self-care, and compassion (without any woo-woo jargon you can't understand) Powerful, but easy-to-implement techniques for awakening your deeper human spirit

Drawing from evidence-based interventions and the most effective treatment approaches, the Trauma Treatment Toolbox for Teens is a practical workbook for clinicians working with teenagers who have experiences trauma, PTSD, and stress.Inside you'll find 144 unique trauma-informed worksheets and exercises to connect, relate and engage with teens -- and help them understand how trauma impacts the mind and body, to promote growth and healing.- Emotion regulation and expression skills- Rewire the brain to move past the impact of trauma- Self-regulation skills including stress management, physiological soothing, emotion regulation, and cognitive regulation- Increase awareness of the stress and trauma responses in their own body- Strategies to increase positive emotions and resilience- Make meaning in their life after the experience of trauma- Downloadable worksheets & exercises for repeated use

Whether you're in the therapy office, a classroom, in the city, or the countryside, using nature-based activities with children is always possible, and incredibly therapeutic. By integrating these activities with mindfulness, therapists and educators can harness the power of both treatments, and help children become calm, alert and happier human beings. Mindfulness and Nature-Based Therapeutic Techniques for Children provides evidence-based, practical, accessible and FUN activities to promote: Self-regulation Cognitive and emotional development Physical development Sensory regulation Play and creativity Empathy Resilience to cope with trauma and griefDozens of activities for children of all ages!

Crises are never scheduled, convenient or easy. But they happen, and you need the best tools at your disposal to navigate any situation you face.High Risk Clients provides a comprehensive and concise resource that you will turn to time after time to effectively intervene and keep clients safe.- Suicide assessment & minimizing risk with realistic safety planning- Recognize medical emergencies that present with psychological symptoms- Strategies for trauma-informed care- Tools and treatment protocols for substance abuse- Prepare for the risk of violent behavior- Downloadable assessments and handouts- Practice case studies

Like no other resource, Mindfulness Skills Workbook combines the latest research and best practices -- all in a simple guide to successfully teach mindfulness to your clients. This comprehensive workbook provides the theory behind each tool, a step-by-step process to implement, and expert guidance on processing client results.Features: ¿Experiential exercises you can integrate into practice¿Highly effective collection of mindfulness tools ¿Special section to guide understanding of neurobiology behind mindfulness ¿Dozens of reproducible activities, exercises, techniques and tools ¿New meditations ¿Steps for increasing client use at home ¿Basic through advanced mindfulness skills ¿Skills for specific disorders ¿Journal prompts ¿Unique templates to monitor progress Improve Treatment Outcomes: ¿Depression¿Anxiety¿ADHD¿PTSD¿OCD¿Bipolar¿Panic¿Pain¿Sleep¿Stress¿Anger¿Chronic Medical and Mental Illness

Finally -- a comprehensive, practical and user-friendly mindfulness resource written specifically for children and adolescents. Best-selling mindfulness author Debra Burdick has blended the latest research and best practices to create this straight-forward guide for improving self-awareness, self-regulation skills, mental health, and social connectedness in kids and teens. This expertly crafted resource features a collection of more than 150 proven tools and techniques, presented in a simple, step-by-step skill building format. Perfect for mental health practitioners, teachers and all in the helping professions. ΓÇó Tools for explaining mindfulness and neurobiology in kids'' language ΓÇó Activities, games, and meditations that build basic through advanced mindfulness skills ΓÇó Step-by-step instruction on teaching and practicing mindfulness, meditation and reflection ΓÇó Guidance on choosing age appropriate skills ΓÇó How to apply mindfulness skills to specific childhood mental health disorders ΓÇó Journal prompts to help integrate learning ΓÇó Goal-setting charts for tracking progress ΓÇó Downloadable worksheets, exercises and reflections