Mental Health apps
One of the coolest things out there for us therapist/ psychologist/ social workers, is the mental health apps. We are always next to our phone. So, what a way to…
Creating Treatment goals
USE OF NOTEBOOK: I started my 1st session by giving them their own notebook. It costs money, but it is all worth it. If money is an issue, you can just…
Building Rapport and connecting
ALL ABOUT ME: This is my favorite part. You can also have them draw how they see themselves, while they share about them. This session is going to be all…
Assessment through timeline
DRAW MY LIFE/TIMELINE I remember this big trend about how all the YouTubers were making videos of "draw my life" where they shared life stories using drawings and stick figures…
Emotion Regulation
Identification and verbalization of feelings I love using stories from the previous sessions I had with the kids I provided therapy to. I still remember this kid, whom I asked…
Emotion Regulation 2
Being mindful of your feelings, its meaning and intensity This is a good session to teach about mindfulness and emotional awareness. Emotion is an evolutionary survival mechanism that helps us…
Locus of Control
Triggers and how I feel From the previous sessions, the patient learned that: It is okay to feel the way we feel when we go through a difficult situation or…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy DESCRIBE THESE WORDS Rather than teaching, I try to focus on what they know already. Most of these children are super smart, they know more than what…
Cognitive Distortions and Restructuring
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CHANGING THEIR BELIEF SYSTEM: Hopefully from the 7th session, you or your client are able to identify some negative thoughts or belief systems. Now comes the hard…
Coping skills
COPING SKILLS Coping skills that they already use: For this session, I usually start with coping skills that they already use. This becomes an interesting topic to help them realize…