We all carry things.
Some things help us grow: hope, support, humor, courage, patience.
Other things can make the load a whole lot heavier: regret, shame, fear, anger, guilt, resentment.
This simple visual activity asks an important question:
What are you carrying that helps you...and what might you be ready to put down?
Use What’s in Your Backpack? as a quick group activity, discussion starter, check-in, or individual reflection.
Looking for something a little different to use in a group, session, or just for stress relief?
Colorin AI has a collection of 100+ free printable coloring pages, including options for adults.
Coloring can be an easy way to add a little creativity, relaxation, or quiet time to a session.
Take a look and see if there's anything you can use:
Enjoy!
Every so often I come across a free resource that I think is worth sharing. This week’s find is Print a Word Search, which has a whole collection of free printable word searches focused on mental health and wellness.
Topics include coping skills, emotions, anxiety, anger management, recovery, sobriety, mindfulness, motivation, relationships, self-esteem, stress, boundaries and more.
These can be a simple way to get a group started, fill a little extra time, or use as a lead-in to discussion.
Free Mental Health Word Searches:
https://printawordsearch.com/word-search-category/mental-health/
Hope you find something useful!
Here’s a free resource for counselors and group facilitators that you can use for ideas when navigating some of the common obstacles that come up in group therapy.
What’s also worth pointing out is how this resource was created.
I made it using the Taking the Escalator Clinical Consultant, an AI-based consultation tool specifically designed around the Taking the Escalator philosophy and methodology. The Consultant can help clinicians think through challenging situations, generate fresh approaches, strengthen engagement, and develop ideas for building insight and motivation.
Think of this free resource as an example of the kind of practical clinical guidance and brainstorming you can get from the Clinical Consultant.
Access to the Taking the Escalator Clinical Consultant is included as part of a paid Taking the Escalator Premium Membership.
So please enjoy and use this resource and if you find yourself thinking, “I could really use something like this to help…
