Learn about Mental Health

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through the ABC PLEASE activities, the goal is to help them build habits that support both physical and emotional well-being. By maintaining a balanced lifestyle and taking care of their bodies, clients can...

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Body Scan skill activities, the goal is to help them become more aware of their physical body, noticing sensations like tension, relaxation, or discomfort. This mindfulness practice encourages...

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these ACCEPTS skill activities, the goal is to help them learn how to manage distressing emotions by distracting themselves with healthy alternatives. The ACCEPTS skill encourages clients to focus on...

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through the "Validation" activities, the goal is to help them practice acknowledging and accepting the thoughts and feelings of others without judgment. Each activity will focus on recognizing and validating...

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these TIPP skill activities, the goal is to help them learn how to manage emotional crises by targeting the body’s physiological responses. The TIPP skill uses four specific techniques—Temperature,...

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these STOP skill activities, the goal is to help them pause in the midst of emotional distress or conflict. The STOP skill helps clients prevent impulsive reactions, allowing them to step back, observe...

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Radical Acceptance skill activities, the goal is to help them practice fully accepting reality without judgment or resistance. Radical Acceptance is about acknowledging the truth of a situation,...

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Pros and Cons activities, the goal is to help them learn how to make more thoughtful decisions by weighing the benefits and drawbacks of different actions. This skill is particularly useful when...

General Instructions for Therapists As you guide clients through these Problem Solving activities, the goal is to help them approach challenges in a structured, logical way. Encourage clients to identify specific problems, break them into smaller parts, brainstorm...