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Stuff I use as a Mental Health Therapist🧘🏼‍♀️🧠🛋️

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All my favorite therapy & counselor things you will find in my office or that I often use with clients!
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Games

 
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A fun quick game to build connection, get to know someone & have fun!
Tapple Game
 
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I haven't used this, but it's definitely on my wish list. Can be used for those tough clients that are hard to start convos with, struggle to open up, or just a fun game to get to know each other.
Prompt cards

Fidgets

 
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Love the texture of these! Just don't put in the microwave ;)
NICE CUBE NEE DOH
 
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so many squishy feels!
Cat Paw Squishies
 
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These are so fun- a lot of my clients/students always like to try to tie these up or whip them around.
Monkey Noodle Fidget
 
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Aaron’s putty is always the best! They have so many different kinds
Crazy Aaron's Cactus Putty
 
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Aaron’s putty is always the best! They have so many different kinds
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty Tin
 
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Aaron’s putty is always the best! They have so many different kinds
Crazy Aaron's Blooming Botanicals Thinking Putty Tin
 
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These have been on my wish list forever!! I love all the click clacky sounds
Haptic Slider Fidget Toy
 
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These can be used for anyone who struggles with anxiety, skin picking or just needing a fidget!
REUSABLE Glass Pebble Picky Pad
 
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Lovvveeee the keyboard clacking!
Four Button Clicky Exposed Mechanical Switch Fidget
 
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These can be used for anyone who struggles with anxiety, skin picking or just needing a fidget!
REUSABLE Bee Themed Picky Pad!
 
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So many cute 3D printed fidgets on Etsy!
Fidget Plants
 
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So many cute 3D printed fidgets on Etsy! This pickle one always makes me laugh
Pickle Fidget Clicker Keychain
 
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Great & easy sensory items to utilize!
Libima 72pcs Anxiety Sensory Textured Stickers

Office things

 
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I love having these fun inspirational/motivational quote cards in my office for kids/teens to look at.
Motivational Cards with “You Are Awesome” Inspirational Messages
 
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These are fun for clients/students to look at when feeling unmotivated, or just to help spark ideas for goals!
Crush Your Goals -Affirmation Card Deck
 
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I thought these were so cute!
Pep Talk Postcards - Affirmation Cards for All Occasions

Great books- recommended for clients

 
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Such a great book about how trauma affects us. Trigger warning though
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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I recommend this to anyone and everyone! Quick and easy read
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
 
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A super great book for anyone that struggles with “emotionally immature” parents or feels they are often parenting their own parents.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
 
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If you are reading, or read the book “Set Boundaries, Find Peace” this is a great follow up!
Boundaries Are Self-Care: A Journal
 
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A fun self-help book to learn about ADHD and how your habits/characteristics are not bad.
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
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This book has been recommended to me sooo many times. It's super helpful to read & know that you are not alone in the grieving process.
It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand
 
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This has been on my wish list for so long. I've heard great things about it.
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief
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I haven't read this one yet, but it's on my list!!
Grief Is Love: Living with Loss|Paperback
 
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Another good book about grief and how it impacts your life.
So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns
 
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Great book! If you have heard about radical acceptance, this is another form of that.
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About
 
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A great workbook to use for clients with low self-esteem
Self-Love Workbook for Women: Build Compassion
 
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A great CBT book for clients to work through by themselves or in session together!
Retrain Your Brain: CBT Workbook for Anxiety
 
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I use this all the time with clients- DBT is a great skill set!
DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: Manage Anxiety & Stress

Decor for the office

 
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Super cute decor for the office- I love the fun colors.
Mental Health Posters
 
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I've always loved the cute signs that counselors/therapists hang up on their door!
Personalized School Counselor Office Spinner Sign
 
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A fun Inside Out jar to use with kids/teens in your office- you can personalize it.
Personalized Disney Inside Out Reward Jar for Kids
 
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More SEL posters for the office!
Counseling Office Posters
 
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Super cute gift for someone, or just to have burning
Therapy Gift Using Our Coping Skills Custom Candle
 
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I have these pillows in my office and clients always enjoy looking at them when we are discussing emotions/feelings.
Wheel of Emotions- pillow
 
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A great wall decor idea for in the office- my clients look at it often, as do I!
12in Acrylic Feelings Wheel Chart
 
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A great confidentiality sign to have for a good reminder!!
Positive Mental Health Rustic Desk Sign

Silly knick-knacky things

 
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A fun little gift idea for someone to keep on their desk
Emotional Support Desk Goose
 
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A fun little gift idea for someone to keep on their desk or to use with clients.
Bad Bitch Energy Jar-108 Positive Affirmations and Quotes
 
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I love having stickers for clients & myself!
Mental Health Reminder Stickers

staying organized!

 
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My coworker recommended this to me- has so many different spots to write down your plans, time management, and you can color code it how you want!
ADHD Planner 2025 - Daily To Do List Pad

Coping cards/skills for clients

 
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A great introduction to Somatic therapy to use with clients/students.
Somatic Therapy Cards
 
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A fun and easy way to utilize coping skills related to the Vagus nerve with clients or students.
Vagus Nerve Deck: 75 Exercises to Reset
 
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So many great skills in here! Can be used for any and all clients who struggle
DBT Cards: 125 Skills for Balance & Joy
 
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A fun guided visualization for clients/people to use breathing techniques or just a nice light too!
Mindfulness Guided Breathing & Nightlight

Creating conversation/building relationship

 
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I love having these convo cards/jars, especially with teens!
Conversation Jar for Teens, 150 Fun & Deep Questions
 
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Another great conversation starter pack for teens in session!
200 Conversation Cards for Teens - Build Trust & Expression
 
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A really fun social skills game, but also help teens/kids/college kids open up!
You Know Social Skills & Therapy Game

Self-care/things for us therapists!

 
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Looks like such a funny game!
Horrible Therapist: Extra Horrible Edition Card Game
 
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Love these fun embroidered crewnecks!
Mental Health Matters Embroidered Sweatshirt, Mental Health Awareness, Women Inspirational, School Psychologist, Anxiety Shirts, Brain Shirt
 
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I think these are sooo cute!! perfect little handhelds!
Emotional Support Turtle Pocket Hug, Crochet Amigurumi Toy with Inspirational Card, Handmade Gift for Anxiety & Comfort, Encouragement Gift