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You're telling me I'm supposed to be the therapist now????
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items Reflecting on my first year post grad as a clinical mental health therapist. These are the worksheets, cards, books, and games that saved me when I suddenly realized that I was supposed to be the adult in the room.
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Games
Misc.
Books
Such a raw and honest memoir about living with OCD. 10/10 recommend if you have any interest in working with OCD
The Man Who Couldn't Stop: OCD and the... book by David Adam
The best guide for navigating working with your client's parents. Gives you the conversations and the language necessary to be successful
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents, (Paperback)
The best place to start if you are interested in doing IFS or parts work. It's written for a non-clinical audience, so it's really easy to digest
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model (Paperback)
This is so helpful when explaining the idea of IFS to clients who may be unsure
We All Have Parts!: An Illustrated Guide to Healing Trauma with Internal Family Systems, (Hardcover)
Another great resource for OCD work. This is super helpful especially with clients who struggle mainly with mental compulsions
Needing to Know for Sure: A Cbt-Based Guide to Overcoming Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking, (Paperback)
Books are such a powerful tool for kids
The Worry Monster: Calming Anxiety with Mindfulness - by Catherine Cook-Cottone (Hardcover)
Cute for younger kids because of the sensory element
Rosie Greening: The Very Hungry Worry Monsters (Board Book)
Grief is so hard for kids, books make it somewhat easier to understand
Why Do I Feel So Sad?: A Grief Book for Children|Paperback
Another great grief option
Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death, (Hardcover)
Great resource for kids who've been through something scary/traumatic
Something Scary Happened - (Comfort for Children in Hard Times) by Darby A Strickland (Hardcover)
Games
Fabulous rapport builder for children and teens. Feels like a “game” but gives so much insight
We're Not Really Strangers Kids Edition
Misc.
Parents and kids love how colorful and fun these are - perfect for family to put on the fridge. One time purchase that I use with so many clients!
Bravery Ladder for Kids – Printable & Fillable CBT Exposure Hierarchy PDF | Child Anxiety Therapy Tool
If I was working with my first OCD kiddo again, I would buy this bundle so fast. Gives you such a great idea of where to start and the designs/colors make it so easy for kids to engage
OCD Workbook for Kids: CBT & ERP Therapy Tools (Printable)
Always on deck for every age
Crayola 50ct Super Tips Washable Markers, Kids School Supplies, Art Classroom Must Haves for Teachers, Coloring Gift, Ages 3+
Another “sneaky” therapy activity for kids
Kids & Emotions Coloring Book – Printable Feelings Coloring Pages for Children | Emotional Learning PDF