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| emotions group therapy activities: 150 More Group Therapy Activities & TIPS Judith Belmont, 2020-04-23 Bestselling author Judy Belmont has created another treasure chest of hands-on and easy-to-use handouts, activities, worksheets, mini-lessons and quizzes that help clients develop effective life skills. 150 More Group Therapy Activities & TIPS, the fourth in her Therapeutic Toolbox series, provides a wealth of psycho-educational ideas with Belmont's signature T.I.P.s format ( Theory, Implementation, and Processing ). Ready-to-use tools include: Interactive strategies for leading successful group experiences DBT, CBT, ACT and positive psychology-inspired resources Communication skills-building activities Coping skills using mindfulness and stress resiliency practices Self-esteem and self-compassion guides for changing thoughts Fun team building exercises and icebreakers Practical resources for adults, adolescents & children |
| emotions group therapy activities: Play Therapy Techniques Charles E. Schaefer, Donna M. Cangelosi, 2002 The second edition of Play Therapy Techniques includes seven new chapters in addition to the original twenty-four. These lively chapters expand the comprehensive scope of the book by describing issues involved in beginning and ending therapy, using metaphors, playing music and ball, and applying the renowned Color Your Life technique. The extensive selection of play techniques described in this book will add to the clinical repertoire of students and practitioners of child therapy and counseling. When used in combination with formal education and clinical supervision, Play Therapy Techniques, Second Edition, can be especially useful for developing treatment plans to address the specific needs of various clinical populations. Students and practitioners of child therapy and counseling, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and child life specialists will find this second of Play Therapy Techniques informative and clinically useful. |
| emotions group therapy activities: The Bad Mood and the Stick Lemony Snicket, 2017-10-03 New York Times bestselling author Lemony Snicket sheds light on the way bad moods come and go. Once there was a bad mood and a stick. The stick appeared when a tree dropped it. Where did the bad mood come from? Who picked up the stick? And where is the bad mood off to now? You never know what is going to happen. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Creative Activities for Group Therapy Nina W. Brown, 2023-03-17 The second edition of Creative Activities for Group Therapy focuses on evidence-based alternatives for verbal expression in group therapy, which provides group leaders with innovative inspirational tools, techniques, and intervention strategies to address dilemmas and difficult situations and help encourage members’ self-exploration and self-disclosure. Newly organized into three categories, the book covers group basics and fundamentals, categories for activities, and a new section on diverse settings, conditions, and applications. The first section outlines use of activities, benefits to groups, and tips for effective and safe use of creative activities. Section two covers a range of creative activities for leaders to implement, such as art therapies, movement therapies, writing therapy, and includes new activities for virtual sessions. The new section then addresses activities for diverse settings such as groups in hospitals and prisons, various medical conditions and psychological states, and inclusive applications that minimize group conflict and promote emotional expression. This new edition provides mental health professionals and students, including therapists, counselors, and clinical social workers, with a wide array of methods for enriching their therapy groups and tools for implementing these activities. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Mental Health Group Therapy Activities for Adults Theo Gaius, 2023-05-31 Mental Health Group Therapy Activities for Adults :A Complete Guide to Group Therapy activities for Mental Health and Wellbeing **************Packed with Real Life Examples ******************************* Mental health is a growing concern in today's fast-paced, ever-changing world. As individuals navigate the complexities of modern life, many are seeking support and guidance to enhance their emotional well-being. Mental Health Group Therapy Activities for Adults: A Complete Guide to Enhancing Well-Being and Nurturing Connections through Shared Therapeutic Experiences offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to group therapy, providing readers with a wealth of activities, exercises, and strategies designed to promote mental health, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity. This essential guide is perfect for mental health professionals, group facilitators, and individuals who wish to explore the transformative power of group therapy. It covers a wide range of topics, including the foundations of group therapy, techniques for facilitating open and honest communication among group members, and approaches for addressing specific mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. This book aims to provide readers with a holistic approach to mental health and well-being through group therapy. Group therapy activities for mental health and well-being: Discover an array of activities tailored to suit various group therapy settings and objectives. These activities focus on promoting self-awareness, self-expression, emotional regulation, and interpersonal growth, empowering participants to develop new coping strategies and gain insights into their mental health journey. Adult mental health group therapy exercises and techniques: Learn techniques for creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive group environment that fosters open and honest communication among group members. This book offers exercises designed specifically for adults, addressing the unique challenges and experiences they face in their journey towards mental health and well-being. Comprehensive guide to group therapy activities for adults: Explore the benefits of group therapy for mental health, including the opportunities for social support, skill-building, and personal growth. This all-encompassing guide provides mental health professionals and group facilitators with the tools necessary to promote mental health, foster meaningful connections, and navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. Enhancing emotional wellness through group therapy strategies: Delve into evidence-based strategies for addressing specific mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, within the context of group therapy. By engaging in these activities, participants can build a support network that will serve them well on their journey towards emotional wellness and personal growth. Collaborative therapeutic experiences for adult mental health: Uncover the power of human connection and the potential for growth that lies within each individual. This book emphasizes the importance of collaboration, empathy, and shared experiences in promoting mental health and well-being, providing readers with the inspiration and guidance necessary to make the most of their group therapy experience. Building resilience and connections in adult group therapy: Learn how to maintain progress and integrate group therapy learnings into daily life. This book offers tips for cultivating resilience, nurturing connections, and fostering a sense of belonging, both within the group therapy setting and beyond. Together, let us explore the world of mental health group therapy and unlock the door to a brighter, more fulfilling future. |
| emotions group therapy activities: In My Heart Jo Witek, 2014-10-14 Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes in this New York Times bestselling picture book from the Growing Hearts series! Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions. With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is sure to become a storytime favorite. |
| emotions group therapy activities: The Zones of Regulation Leah M. Kuypers, 2011 ... a curriculum geared toward helping students gain skills in consciously regulating their actions, which in turn leads to increased control and problem solving abilities. Using a cognitive behavior approach, the curriculum's learning activities are designed to help students recognize when they are in different states called zones, with each of four zones represented by a different color. In the activities, students also learn how to use strategies or tools to stay in a zone or move from one to another. Students explore calming techniques, cognitive strategies, and sensory supports so they will have a toolbox of methods to use to move between zones. To deepen students' understanding of how to self-regulate, the lessons set out to teach students these skills: how to read others' facial expressions and recognize a broader range of emotions, perspective about how others see and react to their behavior, insight into events that trigger their less regulated states, and when and how to use tools and problem solving skills. The curriculum's learning activities are presented in 18 lessons. To reinforce the concepts being taught, each lesson includes probing questions to discuss and instructions for one or more learning activities. Many lessons offer extension activities and ways to adapt the activity for individual student needs. The curriculum also includes worksheets, other handouts, and visuals to display and share. These can be photocopied from this book or printed from the accompanying CD.--Publisher's website. |
| emotions group therapy activities: My Incredible Talking Body Rebecca Bowen, 2017-04-04 Focuses on cultivating mindfulness of the body's signals about feelings, encouraging acceptance of all types of emotions, and developing strategies for calming strong or uncontrollable feelings. |
| emotions group therapy activities: The Way I Feel , 2005 Our most popular children's book, now with 1.2 million copies in print. Praised by parents, who say it's especially valuable when getting children to talk about the day's triumphs and troubles, and by professionals, who use it in pediatric clinics and with the developmentally disabled and emotionally troubled. Janan Cain's kids ooze anger and bounce with excitement as they teach the words for emotions. This award-winning, full-color book comes in two editions. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Anger Management Workbook for Kids Samantha Snowden, 2018-11-27 The Anger Management Workbook for Kids offers kid-friendly exercises and interactive activities to feel happier, calmer, and take control of anger. Everyone gets angry, but teaching kids how to respond to anger is what really matters. The Anger Management Workbook for Kids offers fun, interactive activities to help kids handle powerful emotions for a lifetime of healthy behavioral choices. From drawing a picture of what anger looks like to building a vocabulary for communicating feelings, the activities in this workbook give kids ages 6-12 the skills to understand and talk about anger habits and triggers. With this foundation, kids will learn positive and proactive strategies to deal with anger through gratitude, friendliness, and self-kindness. At home, school, or with friends, the Anger Management Workbook for Kids equips kids to take control of anger, with: A close look at anger that helps kids and parents identify habits and triggers, and recognize how anger feels to them. Interactive exercises that provide a fun format for learning how to communicate feelings, needs, and wants to take control of angry outbursts. Feel-good habits that help kids develop better responses to anger by cultivating self-kindness, joy, and appreciation. Anger is a regular emotion just like joy, sadness, and fear--but sometimes anger acts bossy. Give your kids to the power to say STOP to anger with the Anger Management Workbook for Kids. |
| emotions group therapy activities: I'm Happy-Sad Today Lory Britain, 2020-06-22 This friendly picture book helps young children make sense of mixed-up emotions. Happy, and also sad. Excited, but nervous too. Feeling friendly, with a little shyness mixed in. Mixed feelings are natural, but they can be confusing. There are different kinds of happy—the quiet kind and the “noisy, giggly, jump and run” kind. And there are conflicting feelings, like proud and jealous, frustrated and determined. With gentle messaging and charming illustrations, a little girl talks about her many layered feelings, ultimately concluding, “When I have more than one feeling inside me, I don’t have to choose just one. I know that all my feelings are okay at the same time.” A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children explore their emotions, build a vocabulary of feeling words, know what to do if they feel overwhelmed, and more. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Self-Awareness (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) Harvard Business Review, Daniel Goleman, Robert Steven Kaplan, Susan David, Tasha Eurich, 2018-11-13 Self-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence that enables you to see your talents, shortcomings, and potential. But you won't be able to achieve true self-awareness with the usual quarterly feedback and self-reflection alone. This book will teach you how to understand your thoughts and emotions, how to persuade your colleagues to share what they really think of you, and why self-awareness will spark more productive and rewarding relationships with your employees and bosses. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman Robert Steven Kaplan Susan David HOW TO BE HUMAN AT WORK. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens Sheri Van Dijk, 2011-03-01 Let's face it: life gives you plenty of reasons to get angry, sad, scared, and frustrated-and those feelings are okay. But sometimes it can feel like your emotions are taking over, spinning out of control with a mind of their own. To make matters worse, these overwhelming emotions might be interfering with school, causing trouble in your relationships, and preventing you from living a happier life. Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens is a workbook that can help. In this book, you'll find new ways of managing your feelings so that you'll be ready to handle anything life sends your way. Based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of therapy designed to help people who have a hard time handling their intense emotions, this workbook helps you learn the skills you need to ride the ups and downs of life with grace and confidence. This book offers easy techniques to help you: •Stay calm and mindful in difficult situations •Effectively manage out-of-control emotions •Reduce the pain of intense emotions •Get along with family and friends |
| emotions group therapy activities: Learning ACT for Group Treatment Darrah Westrup, M. Joann Wright, 2017-06-01 For many clients, group therapy is a more practical treatment option than one-on-one therapy sessions. The financial cost of group therapy is substantially less than individual therapy, and research shows it can be just as effective. However, group therapy also presents unique challenges, and is often more difficult to administer. That’s why professionals need a solid plan of action when using group therapy to treat clients. In recent years, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has gained immense popularity. Based in values, mindfulness, and committed action, this therapeutic model has proven successful in treating a number of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship problems. However, despite the popularity of this modality, there are very limited resources available when it comes to applying ACT in a group setting. Learning ACT for Group Treatment is a comprehensive, powerful manual for clinicians, therapists, and counselors looking to implement ACT in group therapy with clients. A composite of stand-alone sessions, the book provides detailed explanations of each of the core ACT processes, printable worksheets, tips on group session formatting, and a wide range of activities that foster willingness, cooperation, and connection among participants. In the book, professionals will see how the benefits of ACT can actually be enhanced in a group setting, particularly because there are more participants for ACT exercises. This leads to increased accountability among clients, and allows them to play both an active role and the role of the observer during treatment. The book also includes concrete tips for applying ACT to a number of treatment scenarios, including inpatient group therapy, partial hospitalization programs, outpatient programs, and community self-help groups. With detailed exercises and group activities, this book has everything therapists need to start using ACT in group settings right away. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Problem-Solving Therapy Thomas D'Zurilla, PhD, Arthur M. Nezu, PhD, ABPP, 2006-09-18 MAXIMIZE POSITIVE PATIENT OUTCOMES Enhance Function--Avert Relapses--Present New Problems In this new updated edition, authors Thomas J. D'Zurilla and Arthur M. Nezu, present some of the most useful advances in problem-solving therapy (PST) today. An excellent resource for maximizing positive patient outcomes, this all-inclusive guide helps enhance your problem solving skills and apply successful clinical techniques to help your clients improve their lives. Known for its presentation of solid research results and effective PST training tools, this best-selling guide has been fully updated to include: NEW research data on social problem solving and adjustment NEW studies on the efficacy of PST NEW social problem solving models NEW updated and more user-friendly therapist's training manual Written for a wide audience, from therapists and counselors to psychologists and social workers, this highly readable and practical reference is a must-have guide to helping your patients identify and resolve current life problems. The book set is designed to be read alongside its informal manual accompaniment, Solving Life's Problems: A 5-Step Guide to Enhanced Well-Being by D'Zurilla, Nezu, and Christine Maguth Nezu. Purchase of the two books as a set will get you these life-changing texts at an $7.00 savings over the two books bought individually. |
| emotions group therapy activities: The Boy with Big, Big Feelings Britney Winn Lee, 2019-08-20 Meet a boy with feelings so big that they glow from his cheeks, spill out of his eyes, and jump up and down on his chest. When a loud truck drives by, he cries. When he hears a joke, he bursts with joy. When his loved ones are having a hard day, he feels their emotions as if they were his own. The boy tries to cope by stuffing down his feelings, but with a little help and artistic inspiration, the boy realizes his feelings are something to be celebrated. Written by debut picture book author Britney Winn Lee and boldly illustrated by Jacob Souva, The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child, but especially for children experiencing anxiety and extreme emotions, or who have been diagnosed with autism or as a Highly Sensitive Person. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Enemy Pie (Reading Rainbow Book, Children S Book about Kindness, Kids Books about Learning) Derek Munson, 2000-09 A Reading Rainbow book for your child Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books. Teach kindness, courtesy, respect, and friendship: It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends. The perfect book for kids learning how to make friends or deal with conflict Ideal as a read aloud book for families or elementary schools Created by Derek Munson who has directly shared his children's stories with over 100,000 kids across the globe Fans of Last Stop on Market Street, Have You Filled a Bucket Today, and First Day Jitters will love this Reading Rainbow classic, Enemy Pie. Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books and perfect for the following reading categories: Elementary School Chapter Books Family Read Aloud Books Books for Kids Ages 5-9 Children's Books for Grades 3-5 |
| emotions group therapy activities: Feel the Fear... and Do It Anyway Susan Jeffers, 2023-03-14 The classic bestseller that has inspired millions to face their fears once and for all is newly revised with an updated version. Are you afraid of making decisions . . . asking your boss for a raise . . . leaving a relationship . . . facing the future? The world is a scary place right now—day to day stress and worry is at an all-time high—but the hard truth is that fear won’t just go away on its own. The only way to get rid of fear is to approach it, and this book is your essential guide to connecting with your inner power in order to do just that. In this enduring work of self-empowerment, now updated for the post-pandemic new normal, Dr. Susan Jeffers shares dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. You’ll discover: · How to raise your self-esteem · How to become more assertive · How to connect to the powerhouse within · How to create more meaning in your life · How to experience more enjoyment With warmth, insight and humor, Dr. Jeffers shows you how to become powerful in the face of your fears—and enjoy the elation of living a creative, joyous, loving life. Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it and find true and lasting fulfillment on the other side. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Thinking Thoughts and Feeling Feelings Ryan Hendrix, Kari Zweber Palmer, Nancy Tarshis, Michelle Garcia Winner, 2021-01-29 NOTE: This storybook includes a read-aloud option which is accessible on Google and ISO devices. Meet Evan, Ellie, Molly, and Jesse as they learn about thoughts and feelings in storybook 1 of the We Thinkers! Vol. 1 social emotional learning curriculum for ages 4-7. As they play in their classroom, they learn where thoughts and feelings come from, how their thoughts, feelings, and bodies are connected to each other, and how their bodies show their feelings. As they become aware of their own thoughts and feelings, they see their classmates have them too, and discover they can share the same thought to play together! These pivotal social concepts set the stage for learning the fundamental concepts taught in storybooks 2-10 and align with the corresponding teaching units within the related curriculum. Best practice: teach these concepts in order, starting with storybook 1 of 10 while using the corresponding curriculum. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Schema Therapy in Practice Arnoud Arntz, Gitta Jacob, 2017-12-20 Schema Therapy in Practice presents a comprehensive introduction to schema therapy for non-specialist practitioners wishing to incorporate it into their clinical practice. Focuses on the current schema mode model, within which cases can be more easily conceptualized and emotional interventions more smoothly introduced Extends the practice of schema therapy beyond borderline personality disorder to other personality disorders and Axis I disorders such as anxiety, depression and OCD Presented by authors who are world-respected as leaders in the schema therapy field, and have pioneered the development of the schema mode approach |
| emotions group therapy activities: Play Therapy with Traumatized Children Paris Goodyear-Brown, 2009-09-22 INTRODUCING A PRACTICAL MODEL OF PLAY THERAPY FOR TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN Some of the most rewarding work a therapist can do is help a child recover from a traumatic event. But where to begin? A growing body of play therapy literature offers many specific techniques and a variety of theoretical models; however, many therapists are still searching for a comprehensive model of treatment that incorporates solid theoretical constructs with effective play therapy interventions. Clinicians have long recognized that trauma therapy is not just a matter of techniques but a journey with a beginning, middle, and end. In a pioneering contribution to the field, Play Therapy with Traumatized Children: A Prescriptive Approach, the author codifies the process in her model, Flexibly Sequential Play Therapy (FSPT). Integrating non-directive and directive approaches, this components-based model allows for the uniqueness of each child to be valued while providing a safe, systematic journey towards trauma resolution. The FSPT model demystifies play-based trauma treatment by outlining the scope and sequence of posttraumatic play therapy and providing detailed guidance for clinicians at each step of the process. Dramatically demonstrating the process of healing in case histories drawn from fifteen years of clinical practice with traumatized children, Play Therapy with Traumatized Children addresses: Creating a safe place for trauma processing Augmenting the child’s adaptive coping strategies and soothing his or her physiology Correcting the child’s cognitive distortions Ensuring that caregivers are facilitative partners in treatment Inviting gradual exposure to trauma content through play Creating developmentally sensitive trauma narratives Using termination to make positive meaning of the post-trauma self |
| emotions group therapy activities: The Colour Monster Anna Llenas, 2018-06 One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through colour. A gentle exploration of feelings for young and old alike. |
| emotions group therapy activities: DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets Marsha M. Linehan, 2014-10-28 Featuring more than 225 user-friendly handouts and worksheets, this is an essential resource for clients learning dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and those who treat them. All of the handouts and worksheets discussed in Marsha M. Linehan's DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, are provided, together with brief introductions to each module written expressly for clients. Originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder, DBT has been demonstrated effective in treatment of a wide range of psychological and emotional problems. No single skills training program will include all of the handouts and worksheets in this book; clients get quick, easy access to the tools recommended to meet their particular needs. The 8 1/2 x 11 format and spiral binding facilitate photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print additional copies of the handouts and worksheets. Mental health professionals, see also the author's DBT Skills Training Manual, Second Edition, which provides complete instructions for teaching the skills. Also available: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, the authoritative presentation of DBT, and Linehan's instructive skills training DVDs for clients--Crisis Survival Skills: Part One and This One Moment. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients Patrick M. Reilly, 2002 |
| emotions group therapy activities: The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games: Quick, Effective Activities to Improve Communication, Trust and Collaboration Mary Scannell, 2010-05-28 Make workplace conflict resolution a game that EVERYBODY wins! Recent studies show that typical managers devote more than a quarter of their time to resolving coworker disputes. The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games offers a wealth of activities and exercises for groups of any size that let you manage your business (instead of managing personalities). Part of the acclaimed, bestselling Big Books series, this guide offers step-by-step directions and customizable tools that empower you to heal rifts arising from ineffective communication, cultural/personality clashes, and other specific problem areas—before they affect your organization's bottom line. Let The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games help you to: Build trust Foster morale Improve processes Overcome diversity issues And more Dozens of physical and verbal activities help create a safe environment for teams to explore several common forms of conflict—and their resolution. Inexpensive, easy-to-implement, and proved effective at Fortune 500 corporations and mom-and-pop businesses alike, the exercises in The Big Book of Conflict-Resolution Games delivers everything you need to make your workplace more efficient, effective, and engaged. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids Jennifer J. Solin, Christina Kress, 2017-07-01 In this much-needed guide, two dialectical behavior therapists offer an activity-based workbook for kids who struggle with anger, mood-swings, and emotional and behavioral dysregulation. Using the skills outlined in this book, kids will be able to manage their emotions, get along with others, and do better in school. Childhood can often be a time of intense emotions. But if your child’s emotions interfere with school, homework, or tests; alienate them from their peers; make it difficult to forge lasting friendships; or cause constant conflicts at home—it’s time to make a change. You need help to calm the chaos now, rather than later. Building on the success of Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life and Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens, this is the first dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) activity skills workbook designed especially for kids. Designed for children ages 7 to 12, this essential guide will help kids manage difficult emotions and get along better with others. If you are frustrated or worried about your emotional child, the hands-on activities in this book—including child-friendly mindfulness practices—can help. By reading this book, kids will develop their own “skills tool box” for dealing with intense emotions as they arise, no matter where or when. This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives. |
| emotions group therapy activities: The Blue Day Book Bradley Trevor Greive, 2010-03-30 Tenth anniversary ed. features hand-colored photo enhancements and illustrated endpapers and new foreword. |
| emotions group therapy activities: A Little SPOT of Feelings Diane Alber, 2020-07-24 Gives coping and managing techniques to deal with ones emotions. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Language for Behaviour and Emotions Anna Branagan, Melanie Cross, Stephen Parsons, 2020-10-29 This practical, interactive resource is designed to be used by professionals who work with children and young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and Speech, Language and Communication needs. Gaps in language and emotional skills can have a negative impact on behaviour as well as mental health and self-esteem. The Language for Behaviour and Emotions approach provides a systematic approach to developing these skills so that young people can understand and work through social interaction difficulties. Key features include: A focus on specific skills that are linked to behaviour, such as understanding meaning, verbal reasoning and emotional literacy skills. A framework for assessment, as well as a range of downloadable activities, worksheets and resources for supporting students. Sixty illustrated scenarios that can be used flexibly with a wide range of ages and abilities to promote language skills, emotional skills and self-awareness. This invaluable resource is suitable for use with young people with a range of abilities in one to one, small group or whole class settings. It is particularly applicable to children and young people who are aiming to develop wider language, social and emotional skills including those with Developmental Language Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Feel Your Feelings Scott Stoll, Sara E. Williams, 2022-04-12 This clever and colorful picture book will invigorate kids to understand their emotions with fun emojis coupled with upbeat rhymes that readers can act out. From glad to sad, silly to worry, love to disgust, and many more, the expert authors use cognitive-behavioral principles to introduce kids to tons of everyday feelings. A reader's note in the back of the book explains the concept of emotions, why they can be labeled as bad, and how they are a gift. It also tells more about the poems, the art, and offers further resources. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Affective Neuroscience Jaak Panksepp, 2004-09-30 Some investigators have argued that emotions, especially animal emotions, are illusory concepts outside the realm of scientific inquiry. However, with advances in neurobiology and neuroscience, researchers are demonstrating that this position is wrong as they move closer to a lasting understanding of the biology and psychology of emotion. In Affective Neuroscience, Jaak Panksepp provides the most up-to-date information about the brain-operating systems that organize the fundamental emotional tendencies of all mammals. Presenting complex material in a readable manner, the book offers a comprehensive summary of the fundamental neural sources of human and animal feelings, as well as a conceptual framework for studying emotional systems of the brain. Panksepp approaches emotions from the perspective of basic emotion theory but does not fail to address the complex issues raised by constructionist approaches. These issues include relations to human consciousness and the psychiatric implications of this knowledge. The book includes chapters on sleep and arousal, pleasure and fear systems, the sources of rage and anger, and the neural control of sexuality, as well as the more subtle emotions related to maternal care, social loss, and playfulness. Representing a synthetic integration of vast amounts of neurobehavioral knowledge, including relevant neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemistry, this book will be one of the most important contributions to understanding the biology of emotions since Darwins The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals |
| emotions group therapy activities: Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities for Adults Catherine Johnson , Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities for Adults is a comprehensive guide that offers a practical, evidence-based approach to group therapy, designed to foster connection, support, and healing for individuals grappling with addiction. This book provides a wide range of effective group therapy activities and exercises that focus on helping adults overcome substance abuse and addiction. As the prevalence of addiction continues to rise, there is an increasing demand for effective support and treatment methods. Group therapy has proven to be an invaluable tool in helping individuals recover from addiction, providing a safe and supportive environment where people can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities for Adults is a must-have resource for therapists, counselors, and group facilitators working with adults struggling with substance abuse issues. This book covers various aspects of group therapy for substance abuse, including: An introduction to substance abuse and addiction, exploring the causes, risk factors, and impact on mental and physical health. A comprehensive overview of group therapy, including its benefits, various therapeutic approaches, and how to create a safe and supportive environment for participants. A detailed exploration of group therapy activities for adults, focusing on icebreakers, self-awareness and self-reflection activities, communication and relationship-building activities, coping skills and relapse prevention activities, expressive and creative activities, and goal-setting and future planning activities. Practical advice on how to address common challenges in group therapy, such as dealing with resistance or reluctance, managing group dynamics and conflicts, and adjusting activities to meet individual needs. Featuring an extensive collection of group therapy activities and exercises, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone involved in addiction recovery support groups. Addiction recovery group exercises and activities are presented in an easy-to-follow format, with clear instructions, real-life examples, and actionable insights. From icebreakers and self-awareness activities to communication exercises and relapse prevention techniques, this guide offers a wide range of engaging and effective options to suit the unique needs and preferences of your group. Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities for Adults goes beyond merely providing a list of activities, delving into the underlying principles and best practices that make group therapy a successful intervention for addiction recovery. The book emphasizes the importance of establishing trust and rapport among group members, creating a safe and supportive environment, and addressing individual needs while fostering a sense of connection and belonging. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey as a group facilitator, Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities for Adults will equip you with the tools, techniques, and inspiration needed to guide your group members on their path to recovery. Gain insight into the power of connection and support in group therapy, and discover the transformative impact these activities can have on the lives of those affected by addiction. Don't miss out on this essential guide to substance abuse group therapy exercises and activities. Order your copy of Substance Abuse Group Therapy Activities for Adults today and take the first step in empowering your group members on their journey towards a brighter, healthier future. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Experiential Group Therapy Interventions with DBT Allan J. Katz, Mary Hickam Bellofatto, 2018-08-06 Experiential Group Therapy Interventions with DBT provides group and individual therapists with proven experiential exercises that utilize dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills and original educational topics and have been successfully used nationwide to help treat patients with addiction and trauma. It introduces the advantages of using experiential therapy to facilitate groups for trauma and addiction and explains how DBT can help in regulating emotions and tolerating stress. This workbook contains concise plans and exercises for facilitating a group for a 30-day cycle. There is a theme for each day, original psychoeducational materials, experiential exercises, warm ups, and closing interventions. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Emotion-focused Therapy Leslie S. Greenberg, 2017 How to use this book with APA psychotherapy videos -- Introduction -- History -- Theory -- The therapy process -- Evaluation -- Future developments. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Positive CBT Fredrike Bannink, Nicole Geschwind, 2021-11-30 Positive CBT integrates positive psychology and solution-focused brief therapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. It focuses on building what's right, not on reducing what is wrong. Learn about the evidence-base for positive CBT Teach clients what works for them with the treatment protocols Download client workbooks More about the book Positive CBT integrates positive psychology and solution-focused brief therapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. It focuses not on reducing what is wrong, but on building what is right. This fourth wave of CBT, developed by Fredrike Bannink, is now being applied worldwide for various psychological disorders. After an introductory chapter exploring the three approaches incorporated in positive CBT, the research into the individual treatment protocol for use with clients with depression by Nicole Geschwind and her colleagues at Maastricht University is presented. The two 8-session treatment protocols provide practitioners with a step-by-step guide on how to apply positive CBT with individual clients and groups. This approach goes beyond simply symptom reduction and instead focuses on the client's desired future, on finding exceptions to problems and identifying competencies. Topics such as self-compassion, optimism, gratitude, and behavior maintenance are explored. In addition to the protocols, two workbooks for clients are available online for download by practitioners. The materials for this book can be downloaded from the Hogrefe website after registration |
| emotions group therapy activities: Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders David H. Barlow, Todd J. Farchione, Shannon Sauer-Zavala, Heather Murray Latin, Kristen K. Ellard, Jacqueline R. Bullis, Kate H. Bentley, Hannah T. Boettcher, Clair Cassiello-Robbins, 2017-12-04 Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders provides an alternative to disorder-specific treatments of various emotional disorders, designed to be applicable to the wide range of anxiety and other disorders with strong emotional components. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Activities for Teaching Positive Psychology Jeffrey J. Froh, Acacia C. Parks, 2013 Positive psychology is a rapidly expanding area of study that is of great interest to students at the graduate, undergraduate, and high school levels. But the field is so broad that teachers who want to cover all the bases when designing a positive psychology course may have difficulty locating and selecting materials. Activities for Teaching Positive Psychology: A Guide for Instructors addresses this problem by presenting a comprehensive set of fun, interactive classroom activities devised by contributors who are experienced teachers as well as leading scholars in their areas. Chapters cover all the topics typically included in existing positive psychology textbooks, emphasizing the hands-on experience that makes positive psychology courses so powerful. Extensive reading lists point interested readers toward a fuller understanding of the topics. The book is a rich source of ideas for all teachers of psychology, from novice to experienced instructors Positive psychology is unique among teaching topics in that it lends itself to experiential teaching methods. This book is what is needed most: a guide to activities related to the concepts and experiments that make up the foundation of positive psychology. Froh and Parks have created a book that every instructor should have-full of reflections and other activities that will benefit every student Robert Biswas-Diener, CMC, Managing Director, Positive Acorn, Milwaukie, OR Positive psychology needs to be given away. Froh and Parks teach you how Shane Lopez, PhD, Senior Scientist in Residence, Clifton Strengths School, Omaha, NE |
| emotions group therapy activities: DBT? Skills Training Manual, Second Edition Marsha Linehan, 2014-10-20 Preceded by: Skills training manual for treating borderline personality disorder / Marsha M. Linehan. c1993. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Women Who Run with the Wolves Clarissa Pinkola Estés Phd, 1995-08-22 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 2.7 million copies sold! • “A deeply spiritual book [that] honors what is tough, smart and untamed in women.”—The Washington Post Book World Book club pick for Emma Watson’s Our Shared Shelf Within every woman there lives a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. She is the Wild Woman, who represents the instinctual nature of women. But she is an endangered species. For though the gifts of wildish nature belong to us at birth, society’s attempt to “civilize” us into rigid roles has muffled the deep, life-giving messages of our own souls. In Women Who Run with the Wolves, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés unfolds rich intercultural myths, fairy tales, folk tales, and stories, many from her own traditions, in order to help women reconnect with the fierce, healthy, visionary attributes of this instinctual nature. Through the stories and commentaries in this remarkable book, we retrieve, examine, love, and understand the Wild Woman, and hold her against our deep psyches as one who is both magic and medicine. Dr. Estés has created a new lexicon for describing the female psyche. Fertile and life-giving, it is a psychology of women in the truest sense, a knowing of the soul. |
| emotions group therapy activities: Exploring Feelings Tony Attwood, 2004 Many children, especially those with developmental delays, have trouble understanding or expressing their feelings. The result can be difficulty with anger management. This book provides a guide for caregivers. It includes a workbook portion that asks children to identify situations that trigger their anger and find appropriate ways to respond. |
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Pick a group member and ask them to tell us about a time they felt this emotion. It can be recent or from a long time ago. How do you cope with …
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PURPOSE OF GROUP: to understand the difference between guilt & shame to increase emotional awareness MATERIALS NEEDED: pens/pencils …
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