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Coping Skills & Creativity - Creativity in Therapy
Coping skills…they are so essential to work on in therapy but it can sometimes be hard to know how best to approach this with clients. Some people seem to naturally learn positive ways to cope with the stresses and challenges in their life. Others muddle through, not quite aware of what they are doing to …
4 Grounding Exercises to help you rest and get present. When life gets overwhelming or anxiety takes over, these few exercises are helpful to calm your body. Our San Diego therapists at Estes Therapy created these few items you can do quickly to get out of your head and back into the present moment. Let us know what other strategies you do that help you get grounded. #grounding
This container imagery meditation is designed to help develop the skill of holding difficult emotional material in a way that we can choose when to delve int...
Protective Containers - Using Art To Strengthen The Metaphor - Creativity in Therapy
One of the challenges we often face as therapists is how to help clients find the balance between focusing on their emotions or difficult experiences and then being able to put those things away. In therapy we often encourage clients to be more aware of their feelings, honor those emotions, and spend time addressing difficult …
ACT Leaves on a Stream Mindfulness Skill Guide Grounding CBT Worksheet
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Check my Etsy listing for three foundational worksheets for beginning ACT mindfulness and grounding skills: Dropping Anchor, Leaves on a Stream, and The Three Ns. ACT Mindfulness Bundle: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Dropping Anchor Leaves on a Stream Poster for CBT Therapists or Self-Help
Emotional regulation is crucial for mental health as it helps manage stress, reduce anxiety, and improve overall well-being. In CBT, effective emotional regulation techniques can lead to more balanced thoughts and behaviors, promoting a healthier mindset and better coping strategies. emotional regulation I mental wellness I mindful movement I deep breathing I journaling I mental health strategies I emotional well-being I coping techniques I stress relief I mindfulness I self-care
