

Handouts & Worksheets

Mental Health Resource Guide
Here you can access a list of resources for youth mental health both in Indiana and nationally - support is available both in person and virtually through text, phone, and apps!

Motivational Interviewing Practice Guide
Looking to help individuals make positive changes? Check out this easy-to-follow guide on using motivational techniques, including open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries.

Safety Plan Worksheet
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, utilize this resource to create a safety plan.

Self-Care Toolkit (DBT Mindfulness & Distress Tolerance Skills)
It is important to practice self-care as often as possible! Below is a worksheet to help you create your own self-care toolkit based on DBT skills on mindfulness and distress tolerance.

Distress Tolerance Skills & Coping Cards
Distress tolerance skills are essential for managing emotions. This handout provides an overview of the DBT distress tolerance skills and features printable coping cards for quick reminders and techniques to stay grounded.

Calming Cards
Here you can access a set of calming cards for youth, providing essential tips to manage strong emotions. These cards provide helpful distress tolerance strategies and mindfulness exercises to use on the go. Empower youth (and yourself) with tools for emotional resilience.

DBT Pleasurable Activities List
Check out this document with 398 activities you can try!!! Aim to engage in at least one activity (no matter how big or small) that you genuinely enjoy doing each day.

APA's Cultural Formulation Interview Guide
Are you looking to include culture more deliberately in your therapeutic interactions? The APA's Cultural Formulation Interview guide is an excellent resource that includes culturally relevant and inclusive questions for mental and behavioral health providers.