This workbook contains various activities designed to explore an individual’s self compassion and self-esteem. These worksheets and activities can be used as a foundation for discussion and reflection. Self Compassion is about accepting yourself no matter what happens. For example, even if I am feeling insecure, I completely accept myself as who I am. Self Compassion means being understanding and gentle with ourselves when we struggle, fail, suffer or even feel inadequate instead of criticising yourself. Self Compassion means taking a balanced approach to any negative feelings or experiences that we encounter. Instead of becoming overwhelmed, exaggerate or even suppress our emotions and experiences, self compassion means accepting ourselves – even the parts that are vulnerable and imperfect. Just remember…self esteem is not about learning to love everything about ourselves…it’s about loving ourselves even though there are things that we do not like. If we see self esteem as a destination of perfect self acceptance it will always seem too far away.

Everyone grieves differently and experiences different emotional reactions. Some may not want to discuss while others may want to share memories of their loved one. Therefore it is important to allow every individual to express themselves as much as they feel comfortable doing so. The objectives of this workbook are to facilitate dialogue which is important during the healing process. This resource additionally focuses on the development of coping strategies which is a key component for any type of therapeutic work. The more coping skills and individual possesses, the better they will be able to handle emotional distress that comes with the loss of a loved one. The following resource explores and includes the following: -What is Grief? -“Tears” of Grief Model -5 Stages of Grief -Exploring Emotions (including Concurrent Emotions) -Exploring Physical Symptoms of stress (impact on body) -Coping Strategies -Development of a “Staying Healthy Plan” (mental and physical strategies) -Creative Therapy activities, worksheets, reflective questions and colouring

This workbook has been designed for teenagers and adults to explore, define and nurture themselves through self-care. This resource is motivating, inspirational and grounding. This resource gives teenagers and adults a great foundation in which to explore where they currently are in life, where they want to go hopes/desires/dreams) as well as equip them with the skills, knowledge and insight so that they are equipped with the right self-care tools and supports to deal with anything life throws at them. This workbook explores the following: What is Self-Care? Seven Pillars of Self-Care (exploring each one individually and if any of our pillars in need of repair) Strongest Qualities and Traits Explore individual core sense of self (intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally) What’s important for them – dreams, desires, goals. Needs and wants Personal Goal Review Planning your success Exploring barriers and overcoming obstacles Exploring defining moments Guided reflection questions Tips for keeping a routine Morning Headstart checklist example (and developing your own morning routine which nourishes your body, mind and soul) Tips for a healthy bedtime routine. Negative and Positive Thinking Patterns Daily Self-Reflection Template Inspirational Quotes, Analogies, Worksheets and more.

Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and even act. Our Mental Health is very important because it helps determine how we relate to others, handle stress and make choices in life. This also works in reverse. The different aspects of ones life, such as interpersonal relationships and physical factors can all impact our mental health. Other conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression can also affect a persons mental health. Good Mental health is a delicate balance of many factors and elements in ones life. Together, they help to either contribute to good mental health or potentially cause disruptions. In this portfolio, we explore important aspects of mental health that teenagers and adults should be aware of to ensure that we are giving them the best foundation to achieve ongoing wellness and happiness. This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include: 1.What is Mental Health? What is Mental Health? Risk Factors Mental Health Continuum Exploring your Mental Health States 2.Anxiety and Stress What is Anxiety? What is Stress? What’s the difference? How Anxiety & Stress Affects the Body My Anxiety Checklist Questionnaire Exploring your Anxiety & Stress Worksheet 3.Depression, Self-Harm and Suicide What is Depression, Symptoms & Causes Self-harm and why people do it Suicide and warning signs Helping someone at risk Let’s bust those myths! Negative Thoughts and tracking 4.Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health The impact of Drugs on Mental Health How Alcohol affects your Brain Looking at your Habits Questionnaire 5.Caring for Self The importance of Self-Care Seven pillars of Self-Care Limiting Social Media Use Exercise, Sleep Hygiene Practices Self-Care Check-in and Bingo Developing a Self-Care Plan 6.Reaching out Relationships & Depression Reaching Out – What to do and say Ask for a check-in Where to go for Support Raising the Alarm My Action Plan DISCLAIMER: This resource is mainly for information purposes and are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment or therapy. Please never disregard professional psychological or medical advice nor delay in seeking professional advice or treatment because of something you have read in this resource.

Everyone grieves differently and experiences different emotional reactions. Some may not want to discuss while others may want to share memories of their loved one. Therefore it is important to allow every individual to express themselves as much as they feel comfortable doing so. The objectives of this portfolio is to facilitate dialogue which is important during the healing process. This resource additionally focuses on the development of coping strategies which is a key component for any type of therapeutic work. The more coping skills and individual possesses, the better they will be able to handle emotional distress that comes with the loss of a loved one. This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one within a group or individual sessions. The six lessons include: 1.All About Grief We ARE SORRY For your loss… (letter) All about your loved one What is Grief? 5 Stages of Grief Complex Feelings Grief Brain Dump How Grief has changed me? 2.Coping with My Emotions Your Emotions and your Reactions How do you feel today (poster & colouring page) How does your body feels today? Physical Symptoms Worksheet Calming Strategy Cards (and create your own) Ideas for Coping Strategies Deep Breathing; Grounding Techniques; Gratitude Exercise & Health Plan; Affirmations 3.When Someone You Love Dies The person was important to you Why do people do? What happens to them now? The funeral (and what happens at the funeral)) Your Feelings Some things that can help… Remember the good times What will happen in the future? 4.Letter from Your Loved One Emma and her loss Letter to her loved ones Reply from her loved ones Writing your own letter Writing a reply Sentence Starters 5.My Memory Jar What is a Memory Jar? The process – what to do? The memories (photo’s & drawings) Write down your memories Designated Memory Time Create Your Own Memory Jar (craft activity) My Memory Jar Template 6. Caring for Your Grief Monster What feeds your grief? Let’s Create your Grief Monster Let’s get to know your Monster Monster Diary Ways to care for your Grief Monster Coping Strategies Building your Own Grief Monster Templates

PROGRAM TWO - SPECIFIC PROGRAM FOR /k/ and /g/ and “s” on the end This program has been successful and are great for giving to parents at IEP meetings and homework. This program is so versatile you can utilize this for kindergarten, special needs and children with autism. This program has been successful and are great for giving to parents at IEP meetings and homework. This program is so versatile you can utilize this for kindergarten, special needs and children with autism. This is a 22 page program which includes the following: How to make the sound as well as tips and tricks to making the sound Various practice activities (including games) Steps to learning my words Clear speaking strategies Heirachy of cues (and tiops for eliciting sounds) spare word templates Hierarchy of cues (and tips for eliciting sounds)

PROGRAM ONE - SPECIFIC PROGRAM FOR /b/ /t/ /d/ /k/ /s/ /t/ /f/ /ch/ /l/ /h/ /s/ /th/ /s/ clusters This program has been successful and are great for giving to parents at IEP meetings and homework. This program is so versatile you can utilize this for kindergarten, special needs and children with autism. This program has been successful and are great for giving to parents at IEP meetings and homework. This program is so versatile you can utilze this for kindergarten, special needs and children with autism. This is a 22 page program which includes the following: How to make the sound as well as tips and tricks to making the sound Various practice activities (including games) Steps to learning my words Clear speaking strategies Heirachy of cues (and tiops for eliciting sounds) spare word templates Hierarchy of cues (and tips for eliciting sounds)) The following sounds are included: /b/ and /t/ /d/ and /k/ /s/ and /t/ /f/ and /ch/ /l/ and /h/ /s/ and /th/ /s/ clusters Each handout includes the following sections: How to make the sound, tips and tricks to make the sound, ways to practice, and a visual association for the sound (e.g. /z/ is the “buzz” sound). The following sounds are included: /m, b, p, y, n, t, d, k, g, f, v, sh, ch, j, s, z, l, th, r/. I hope you find these useful!

Separation can cause a lot of stress for families and can also significantly impact upon children’s wellbeing. The great news is that there are some child-centered approaches and strategies that can support parents to connect with and understand their children’s needs during times of separation and transition. For example when your child heads off to Day Care, Kindergarten or School. The following portfolio includes strategies and interventions to help strengthen the parent-child relationships while promoting their child’s social and emotional wellbeing throughout separations and transitions. We explore Separation Anxiety, Attachment and Development and the specific tips for success. Additionally we explore the important role of routines and schedules within a child’s life. A Social Narrative called “Going to School” is included as well as numerous visual support resources for emotions, coping skills and routine posters. This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include: 1.Understanding Separation Anxiety Understanding Separation Anxiety Separation & Development Object Permanence Leave and Return The Good News… What Separation Anxiety Looks like? 2.Attachment & Development Attachment theory Secure & Insecure Attachment Why does Attachment matter? Characteristics of temperament Simultaneous Feelings 3.Tips for Success PEP TALK – Prioritise Building a Strong Connection The triad – preparation, brisk transition & time Tips for Success Checklists (Before the date, the night before, on the day, after pick up) The hard part – Separating and saying “goodbye” Helpful Hints 4.Routines & Schedules Why are Routines & Schedules important? Creating Predictable Routines My Morning Routine Poster & Checklist My Night Time Routine Poster & Checklist 5.“I’m Going to School” Social Narrative I’m a big kid now! Good things happen at school My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack I feel nervous & Coping Tools Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye I am safe! I am brave! 6.Emotions & Coping Tools Feeling & Body Connections Feelings Body Sensations Coping Strategy Cards Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies Coping Affirmations

Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and even act. Our Mental Health is very important because it helps determine how we relate to others, handle stress and make choices in life. This also works in reverse. The different aspects of ones life, such as interpersonal relationships and physical factors can all impact our mental health. Other conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression can also affect a persons mental health. Good Mental health is a delicate balance of many factors and elements in ones life. Together, they help to either contribute to good mental health or potentially cause disruptions. In this portfolio, we explore important aspects of mental health that teenagers and adults should be aware of to ensure that we are giving them the best foundation to achieve ongoing wellness and happiness. This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include: 1.What is Mental Health? What is Mental Health? Risk Factors Mental Health Continuum Exploring your Mental Health States 2.Anxiety and Stress What is Anxiety? What is Stress? What’s the difference? How Anxiety & Stress Affects the Body My Anxiety Checklist Questionnaire Exploring your Anxiety & Stress Worksheet 3.Depression, Self-Harm and Suicide What is Depression, Symptoms & Causes Self-harm and why people do it Suicide and warning signs Helping someone at risk Let’s bust those myths! Negative Thoughts and tracking 4.Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health The impact of Drugs on Mental Health How Alcohol affects your Brain Looking at your Habits Questionnaire 5.Caring for Self The importance of Self-Care Seven pillars of Self-Care Limiting Social Media Use Exercise, Sleep Hygiene Practices Self-Care Check-in and Bingo Developing a Self-Care Plan 6.Reaching out Relationships & Depression Reaching Out – What to do and say Ask for a check-in Where to go for Support Raising the Alarm My Action Plan DISCLAIMER: This resource is mainly for information purposes and are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment or therapy. Please never disregard professional psychological or medical advice nor delay in seeking professional advice or treatment because of something you have read in this resource.

Separation can cause a lot of stress for families and can also significantly impact upon children’s wellbeing. The great news is that there are some child-centered approaches and strategies that can support parents to connect with and understand their children’s needs during times of separation and transition. For example when your child heads off to Day Care, Kindergarten or School. The following portfolio includes strategies and interventions to help strengthen the parent-child relationships while promoting their child’s social and emotional wellbeing throughout separations and transitions. We explore Separation Anxiety, Attachment and Development and the specific tips for success. Additionally we explore the important role of routines and schedules within a child’s life. A Social Narrative called “Going to School” is included as well as numerous visual support resources for emotions, coping skills and routine posters. This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include: 1.Understanding Separation Anxiety Understanding Separation Anxiety Separation & Development Object Permanence Leave and Return The Good News… What Separation Anxiety Looks like? 2.Attachment & Development Attachment theory Secure & Insecure Attachment Why does Attachment matter? Characteristics of temperament Simultaneous Feelings 3.Tips for Success PEP TALK – Prioritise Building a Strong Connection The triad – preparation, brisk transition & time Tips for Success Checklists (Before the date, the night before, on the day, after pick up) The hard part – Separating and saying “goodbye” Helpful Hints 4.Routines & Schedules Why are Routines & Schedules important? Creating Predictable Routines My Morning Routine Poster & Checklist My Night Time Routine Poster & Checklist 5.“I’m Going to School” Social Narrative I’m a big kid now! Good things happen at school My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack I feel nervous & Coping Tools Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye I am safe! I am brave! 6.Emotions & Coping Tools Feeling & Body Connections Feelings Body Sensations Coping Strategy Cards Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies Coping Affirmations

Este libro de trabajo ha sido diseñado para que los adolescentes y adultos exploren, definan y se nutran a sí mismos a través del cuidado personal. Este recurso es motivador, inspirador y fundamentador. Este recurso brinda a los adolescentes y adultos una gran base para explorar dónde se encuentran actualmente en la vida, hacia dónde quieren ir (esperanzas / deseos / sueños), así como equiparlos con las habilidades, el conocimiento y la percepción para que estén equipados con las herramientas de autocuidado y los apoyos adecuados para hacer frente a cualquier cosa que les depare la vida. Este libro explora lo siguiente: ¿Qué es el autocuidado? Siete pilares del autocuidado (explorando cada uno individualmente y si alguno de nuestros pilares necesita reparación) Cualidades y rasgos más fuertes Explorar el sentido central del yo individual (intelectual, espiritual, física y emocionalmente) Lo que es importante para ellos: sueños, deseos, metas. Explorando barreras y superando obstáculos Explorando momentos decisivos Preguntas de reflexión guiada Ejemplo de lista de verificación de Morning Headstart (y desarrollo de su propia rutina matutina que nutre su cuerpo, mente y alma) Plantilla de autorreflexión diaria Citas inspiradoras, analogías, hojas de trabajo y más. This workbook has been designed for teenagers and adults to explore, define and nurture themselves through self-care. This resource is motivating, inspirational and grounding. This resource gives teenagers and adults a great foundation in which to explore where they currently are in life, where they want to go hopes/desires/dreams) as well as equip them with the skills, knowledge and insight so that they are equipped with the right self-care tools and supports to deal with anything life throws at them. This workbook explores the following: What is Self-Care? Seven Pillars of Self-Care (exploring each one individually and if any of our pillars in need of repair) Strongest Qualities and Traits Explore individual core sense of self (intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally) What’s important for them – dreams, desires, goals. Exploring barriers and overcoming obstacles Exploring defining moments Guided reflection questions Morning Headstart checklist example (and developing your own morning routine which nourishes your body, mind and soul) Daily Self-Reflection Template Inspirational Quotes, Analogies, Worksheets and more.

This workbook specifically designed for teenagers and adolescents and has been developed utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles. This workbook primarily focuses on emotions, behaviours, anger management and self-care. Students with anger management difficulties often represent a significant number of referrals for school counselors. They are often referred because they are internalising their anger (depressed, socially withdrawn) or the majority are externalising their anger by demonstrating behavioural concerns. Whether students internalise or externalise anger, supporting them to learn healthy ways to express and cope with their strong emotions. This workbook provides practical strategies to help them recognise the signs of anger and develop better ways to cope and express their anger. This book contains educative material to support students to gain insight into their behaviours (including triggers, thoughts and associated feelings) as well as hands on activities and exercises. Throughout this workbook students will explore the following: Anger management Exploring dynamics between thoughts, feelings & behaviours (i.e.: behaviours can reinforce thoughts, perceptions can create feelings) Anxiety Management Emotional Regulation Mindfulness and Relaxation Social relating Dishonesty Forgiveness Self Life Narrative Reflective practices Healthy choices Consequences 4 Part Apologies Coping and Self-help skills I Messages Support System Behaviour Triggers & Coping Skills Understanding your engine Problem Solving Isolating and labelling behaviours Core values & beliefs Conflict Resolution Self Esteem Things In your control vs Out of your control Concurrent Emotions Emotional Literacy