BACP Registered Therapist Offering Anxiety Therapy for Adults and Teens, Relationship Counselling for Couples in Exeter and Across the UK

Therapy for Adults, Couples and Teens

Free Therapy Resources and Worksheets

In this section you will find a variety of FREE THERAPY RESOURCES AND WORKSHEETS.  They are taken from a variety of sources and represent some of the tools I might share with clients during sessions.  Please use freely.  If you are interested in learning more please feel free to contact me on 07590996566.

“I” Statement – When a person feels that they are being blamed – whether rightly or wrongly – it’s common that they respond with defensiveness.  “I” statements are a simple way of speaking that will help you avoid this trap by reducing the feelings of blame.  A good “I” statement takes responsibility for one’s own feelings, while tactfully describing a problem. 

This sheet offers alternative ways of managing conflict, such as

    • Focus on the problem, not the person
    • Use reflective listening
    • Use “I” statements
    • Know when to take a time-out
    • Work toward a resolution.

This diagram illustrates the Flight Fight Freeze repsponse.  

Passive, Aggressive and Assertive Communication 

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This sheet talks about three various communication styles, passive, aggressive and assertive, and the pros and cons of each.

Active listening: treating listening as an active process, rather than a passive one.  This means participating  in conversation, rather than acting as an audience.  Active listeners show that they are listening, encourage sharing, and strive to understand the speaker.

Traffic Light System is an illustration of the different degrees of emotion, from feeling fine, things progressing and things have got out of control.  The purpose of this is raise awareness of when a situation is heading towards amber or red.  

Sometimes in relationships we become so focused on the problems that we forget to see our partner as a person. You can strengthen your relationship by learning more about your partner, and discussing their thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that can influence your emotions. Everyone experiences cognitive distortions to some degree, but in more extreme forms they can be harmful.  This sheet looks at cognitive distortions in order to heighten our awareness.

Fair Fighting Rules help us to remain respectful, and discuss what is relevant while refraining from unhelpful behaviour such as stonewalling, using degrading language, and yelling.

Relationship Growth Activity

This simple but effective worksheet helps couples to explore and discuss relationships from your partner’s perspective.  It is useful in helping couples see what the other person sees.  

Stretch Social Muscle

Esther Perel talks about “How to stretch our social muscle”.  A very useful video with tips and suggestions.  

Drama Triangle

The Drama Triangle helps us to understand the dysfunctional behaviour patterns that can fall into and some ways to change them for more helpful behaviours.

Ego states

In this video you will have a chance to become familiar with the concept of Ego States and how they drive how we feel and behave.  

This section is free to anyone and aims to provide resources and worksheets for people to work on in between sessions or as a stand alone.  If you are interested in working with me on a topic you have seen on this page please feel free to get in touch through the bottom of this page at Contact Me.