Client Forms and Resources
Download the forms and resources you need for your counselling journey.
Canadian Counselling Requirements
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DBT Skills Handouts
Download these comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills handouts to support your mental health and wellness journey. Each handout provides practical strategies and step-by-step guidance for managing emotions, reducing distress, and improving relationships.
📋 TIPP Skills
Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, Paired Muscle Relaxation
Learn powerful techniques to quickly calm your body’s stress response during moments of intense emotion. These crisis survival skills help you regain control when emotions feel overwhelming.
🌟 IMPROVE Skills
Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxation, One thing in the moment, Vacation, Encouragement
Discover seven powerful distress tolerance techniques to help you get through difficult situations without making them worse. These skills provide healthy ways to cope with pain and stress.
🧘 HOW Skills
Non-judgmentally, One-mindfully, Effectively
Master the three essential attitudes for practicing mindfulness and other DBT skills effectively. Learn how to observe without judgment, focus on one thing at a time, and do what works.
💚 PLEASE Skills
Physical illness, Eating, Avoid mood-altering substances, Sleep, Exercise
Build emotional resilience by taking care of your physical health. These skills help you reduce vulnerability to negative emotions by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
🔗 Chain Analysis
Understanding Problem Behaviors and Breaking Patterns
Learn how to analyze problem behaviors step-by-step to understand what triggers them and how to prevent them in the future. This powerful tool helps you identify patterns and develop effective solutions.
Note: These handouts are designed to supplement therapy and are most effective when used with the guidance of a trained mental health professional. If you’re in crisis, please contact a crisis line or emergency services immediately.