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 individually or in group therapy.

Content and exercises in the Bipolar Disorder module are designed to help clients with Bipolar Disorder Types I and II recognize and manage symptoms of mania, hypomania and depression. Worksheets on mood tracking and triggers encourage clients to reflect on past episodes and determine when to seek assistance. Exercises on thought management help clients cope with racing, distressing and suicidal thoughts. Additional content discusses medication options and treatment plans to help clients understand the importance of adherence and regular monitoring.

The Bipolar Disorder module kit includes 1 facilitator guide, 10 workbooks and 1 DVD.

Topics covered 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.

The Mental and Emotional Health Series for Clients with Clinical Diagnoses draws on evidence-based approaches including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). The series features six topic-specific modules, each with a DVD and accompanying workbook:

Anxiety Disorders
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Depressive Disorders
Suicide
Trauma & PTSD

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