All of the worksheets, podcasts, books, and other mental health resources we’ve recommended (and posted in various episodes’ show notes), just re-organized here so it’s all in one place.
Worksheets and Mental Health Resources
Reminder: While Sarah is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, this podcast is in no way a replacement for one-on-one therapy with a mental health professional. If you are struggling with mental health issues, we welcome you on this journey, but also invite you to seek out professional help.
Looking for a therapist? Here’s a good place to start: psychologytoday.com
WORKSHEETS & DOWNLOADABLES
- Weekly “No Scoresheet” (click here to download) – from our pilot episode
- “Parking Lot” worksheet (click here to download) – from minisode 2a: “Park it, sleep on it, put a pin in it.”
- “Talk to Yourself” worksheet (click here to download) – from minisode 5a: “Shifting Our Language”
- “Unhelpful Thinking Styles” (from Psychology Tools, click here to download) – from minisode 6a: “Understanding Emotional Intelligence”
- “I Feel” Form worksheet (click here to download) – from minisode 6b: “Build Your Arsenal by Learning to Set Boundaries”
BOOKS & ONLINE ARTICLES
- Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, by Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend (link to Amazon) – from our pilot episode
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol Dwek (link to Amazon) – from minisode 2a: “Pivot to Find Your Purpose”
- A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, by Emily Ley (link to Amazon) – mentioned in episode 3 during our conversation with Ali Klotz
- When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good, by Emily Ley (link to Amazon) – mentioned in episode 3 during our conversation with Ali Klotz
- The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, by Gary Chapman (link to Amazon) – mentioned in episode 4 during our conversation with Jamie Speer (and in minisode 4a: “Understanding Love Languages”)
- Functional near-infrared spectroscopy assessment of reward perception based on visual self-expression: Coloring, doodling, and free drawing (link to scientific study) – mentioned in minisode 5b: “Using Creativity to Heal”
- Psycho-Cybernetics, by Maxwell Maltz (link to Amazon) – mentioned in episode 6, during our conversation with Jamal Collins
- The 48 Laws of Power, by Robert Greene (link to Amazon) – mentioned in episode 6, during our conversation with Jamal Collins
- Working with Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman (link to Amazon) – mentioned in minisode 6a, “Understanding Emotional Intelligence”
- Get out of your head, by Jennie Allen (link to Amazon) – mentioned in minisode 6a, “Understanding Emotional Intelligence”
- Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book, by Anonymous (link to Amazon) – mentioned in episode 7, during our conversation with Jenn Prochaska
- Find a Meeting – Blog post: How to Find a Support Group Meeting Near You (gives some guidance on what to look for and lists different organizations by type)
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA (link to authors’ website) – mentioned in episode 11 “Let’s Talk About Burnout”
WEBSITES & ONLINE VIDEOS
- Caring Bridge (caringbridge.org): blogging type website for those going through serious medical situations, to communicate with friends and family. Can be public or invitation-only (private). What Heather used when going through cancer treatment. – from our pilot episode
- Information about sleep and sleep hygiene from the CDC (cdc.gov) – mentioned in our conversation with Ali Klotz in episode 3
- Brene Brown’s TEDx Talk: “The Power of Vulnerability” – from minisode 3a: “Unpacking Anxiety, Part 1”
- Gary Chapman’s Website: 5lovelanguages.com – provides resources to further strengthen your relationships – mentioned in minisode 4a: “Understanding Love Languages”
- Free Quiz: Take the quiz to better understand your primary love language: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/
- Online Mandalas/Coloring Pages – mentioned in minisode 5b: Using Creativity to Heal
- Adobe Coloring Book – https://creativecloud.adobe.com/discover/article/adobe-coloring-book
- Colormandala – https://colormandala.com/
- Coloring Book Pics – https://coloringbook.pics/antistress-colorings/677/mandala/
- HelloKids Coloring Pages – http://www.hellokids.com/r_262/coloring-pages/mandala-coloring-pages
- Super Coloring – http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/arts-culture/mandala
- Design Conference – Creative Control Fest, Columbus, Ohio – mentioned in episode 6, during our conversation with Jamal Collins
- PNC Fairfax Connection (community center) – pncfairfaxconnection.com – mentioned in episode 6, during our conversation with Jamal Collins
- Burnout Video – Sarah put a great video up on Instagram about recognizing burnout and how to create a “joy list” – mentioned during episode 11, “Let’s Talk About Burnout”.
- Time Management Course – This is the online course by illustrator Lisa Congdon that Heather mentioned during episode 11, “Let’s Talk About Burnout”.
PODCASTS
- Brene Brown’s “Unlocking Us” podcast – mentioned in minisode 3a: “Unpacking Anxiety, Part 1”
- “Sleep with Me” podcast – “Bedtime stories to help grown-ups fall asleep in the deep, dark night.” – mentioned in episode 3, during our conversation with Ali Klotz
- “Building Relationships with Gary Chapman” Podcast – mentioned in minisode 4a: “Understanding Love Languages”