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Mental health, in plain language
Skills, words, handouts and books for anyone new to this, and for clients between sessions.
Basics: skills to try
Simple skills counselors teach, for calming your body, getting through big emotions, working with thoughts and more.
What the words mean
Plain-language meanings for words like CBT, DBT, anxiety and burnout, and who's who in mental health.
Handouts
Handouts Sarah wrote for clients, to read or print, and a few from other trusted sources.
Books
Books Sarah recommends, by what you are facing.
Try an interactive tool
- Calm nowGuided breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, a short body scan and a calming visualization.
- Feelings finderNarrow a vague feeling down to the word that fits, with simpler words for kids.
- Values card sortSort values cards, choose your top five, and print the result.
- Self check-inTwo standard questionnaires for adults, on mood and on worry, with plain-language results.
- Resource finderChoose your area and what you need help with to see local services, handouts and books.
This is general information, not medical advice or a substitute for counseling. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency.