Main description:

The Mental and Emotional Health Series for Clients with Clinical Diagnoses is a flexible curriculum that allows you to customize and optimize the care you provide your clients who are diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Drawing on evidence-based approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), the complete series includes a facilitator guide, an ADHD workbook and video, and five other topic-specific workbooks and videos.

Designed for adults who have recently been diagnosed with ADHD as well as those who have known about their diagnosis throughout their lives, the ADHD Workbook helps clients understand the science behind their diagnosis and the role of medication in symptom management. Workbook exercises address time-management, substance use, stigma, emotional regulation, problem-solving strategies and healthy life skills.

Key concepts integrated throughout the series include:

Understanding the science behind mental health disorders.
Relating mental health to different areas of life.
Identifying healthy coping strategies.
Challenging unhelpful thinking patterns.
Learning grounding and mindfulness techniques.
Discovering healthy habits to enhance well-being.
Developing assertive communication skills.
Planning for ongoing support.

About The Series:
Grounded in science and built with strengths-based therapeutic approaches, The Mental and Emotional Health Series for Clients with Clinical Diagnoses encompasses six key modules:

Anxiety Disorders
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Depressive Disorders
Suicide
Trauma & PTSD

Examples and exercises help clients gain a practical and personal understanding of how mental health conditions affect different aspects of their lives. With a focus on identifying healthy habits and coping strategies, clients learn techniques and practices for grounding, mindfulness and assertive communication as well as planning for ongoing support and relapse prevention.

All materials incorporate inclusive language. Reflection questions and exercises are designed for diverse learning styles.