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Mental Health Illustrator & Psychology Art

WEBI’m an artist, therapist, educator, and visual translator working to help make mental health education accessible to everyone. As I doodled my way through a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, I discovered that the way I visualize information is a little …

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Printable: Daily Mental Health Checklist

WEBPrintable: Daily Mental Health Checklist. On bad mental health days, basic self care can be hard. Really hard. I designed this resource to provide gentle structure and a mood-boosting sense of accomplishment for even the toughest days. When our minds …

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Creating a Crisis Plan: A Free Printable Worksheet for Safety Planning

WEBThe U.S. mental health care system has a flaw in that, generally, the only people who get access to mental health resources are either very sick or are privileged enough to have access to supportive care. Using this free printable PDF template as a …

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An Illustrated SUDS Chart: Communicating Emotional Pain

WEBThe SUD scale – or the Subjective Units of Distress Scale – is a way to measure how someone is feeling inside. It has previously been used in medical offices and has now become a tool used by therapists. SUDS offers a way to tell our provider just …

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Rainbow of Emotional Regulation

WEBEmotional Regulation is intimately connected to Emotional Maturity – and emotionally mature relationships tend to be more satisfying and sustainable. These healthy, supportive relationships can support lifelong health and success – which is one reason …

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Anxiety Worksheet: Choose-Your-Own-Adventure

WEBThis is an image of a flowchart titled “Anxiety – Choose Your Own Adventure.”. The flowchart is hand-drawn and has a yellow background. The flowchart has multiple decision points and paths, with each decision point represented by a speech …

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4 Bullet Journal Layouts to Support Mental Health

WEBHistory & Research. The first study of the mental health benefits of journaling was done in 1983 by James Pennebaker & Sandy Beall, and published in 1986.Pennebaker and Beall found that when college students were assigned to write about their trauma for …

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Emotion Behavior Wheel: Linking Feelings, Behaviors, & Empathy

WEBThe Emotion Behavior Wheel consists of four layers of rings and six sections of colors: pink, purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange. The inner circle is solid white with a grey title that reads “Emotion Behavior Wheel.”. The second circle – moving outward – is …

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7 Positive Childhood Experiences

WEBEven before researchers defined ACEs and demonstrated the link between high ACE scores and lower high school graduation rates, increased mental health diagnoses, higher rates of incarceration, and other poor outcomes, there has been an …

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Anxiety Drawing: Visual Insights into the Anxious Mind

WEBUtilizing brain scans, researchers observed that drawing activities reduced activity in the amygdala, the part of the brain primarily responsible for fear and anxiety. 4. In other words, drawing isn’t just an act of artistic expression; it’s a scientifically-backed …

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A Flowchart Decision Tree for Coping with Self-Harm Urges

WEB“The 2004 guidelines published by the (UK) National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommend the use of harm-reduction for people who hurt themselves (self-injure) in primary and secondary health care settings”: Inckle, Kay. …

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Printable Mental Health Worksheets for Therapists, Counselors

WEBPrintable Mental Health Worksheets for Therapists, Counselors, & Teachers - LindsayBraman.com. Printed and interactive resources can help us engage clients, patients, and students in a way that teaching or describing cannot. In my professional …

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About the Artist: Mental Health Ilustrator Lindsay Braman

WEBI grew up in rural Kansas and received a bachelor’s degree in English in Missouri. Before my career shift into the mental health field, I spent a decade working in tech. I launched several e-commerce companies including, eventually, my own. My work is informed by …

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Understanding The Help-Rejecting Complainer Mindset

WEBMost of us know one or two help-rejecting complainers. It can be tempting to get frustrated, give up, or get “even.”. However, when we react out of frustration, instead of responding with kindness, we reinforce the beliefs that support the behavior. …

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Genogram Symbol Key + Printable Flashcards

WEBRelationship patterns, behaviors, health problems, and addictions are at least partially shaped by our genes and relational environment. Because of this, genograms are a valuable tool in psychology and healthcare. Although they are most popular in …

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Bullet Journal Mood Tracker: A Mental Health Therapist’s Take

WEBTo add the intensity of a mood to this mood tracker, use colors or numbers: Add a number after each written emotion description, rating the intensity of the feeling from 1-10, or track visually by using a full-color spectrum of markers, colored pencils, or pens. …

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Intuitive Eating, and HAES Art

WEBIntuitive eating is a way of eating that seeks to reunite emotion and body wisdom with the practice of eating. It starts by acknowledging that emotions, thoughts, and body sensations are all linked. Growing awareness of how emotions show up in our body can help us …

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Emotion Sensation Feeling Wheel Handout by Lindsay Braman

WEBThe Emotion Behavior Wheel consists of four layers of rings and six sections of colors: red, purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange. The inner circle is solid grey with a white title that reads “Emotion Sensation Wheel.”. The second circle – moving outward – …

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Triggers vs "Triggered": Trauma Triggers & Modern Language Shifts

WEBTroubling Topics and Triggers: A Venn Diagram. Collectively, we are using WAY more mental health language today than in previous generations. Combined with a cultural familiarity with the DSM-5 (the psychological diagnosis manual) that would leave …

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Printable Mental Health Supporting Activities for Kids

WEBFor smooth, crisp lines on a standard 8.5 x 11 page, set the following in your printer settings: On the printer dialogue box, select “fit to page” or “shrink oversize pages”. Choose “high-quality printing.”. Use a fresh ink cartridge and bright white paper for best results. …

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What to Do When Your Teen Refuses Therapy: A Sketchnote

WEBBe sensitive to this fear. Reframing can help. Reframing is a method therapists frequently use that involves rephrasing a self-critical thought with self-compassion. Help your teen shift away from thinking “my parents think I need therapy, I …

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