Resources for Community Members
Overview
Access and download resources to use in your work supporting community members.
Printable Tools
Abdominal Breathing Script
Practicing deep breathing helps reduce stress and promote a sense of calm. Use this script to practice abdominal breathing during times of stress.
CALMR Worksheet
Communication challenges arise when interacting with others. The CALMR strategy is a simple reminder of how to respond during difficult or even combative situations. The strategy focuses on calming down and staying aware of non-verbal communication to help ease tension and reactions. Use the printable tool with students to help them navigate their responses to challenging interactions.
Cognitive Thought Distortions
Thought distortions are unhelpful or inaccurate patterns of thinking that have become reinforced over time. Use this handout to teach adolescents, adults and families about the most common thought distortions.
Effective Communication at Home and Work
Teaching effective communication skills helps convey difficult messages, decrease communication-related misunderstandings, and improve relationships. Use this printable to teach effective communication strategies.
Videos
Boundary Management Explainer Video
Setting and communicating professional boundaries helps to maintain a good work-life balance, manage expectations of colleagues and supervisors, and prevent feelings of burnout. Watch this video demonstration to learn how to manage professional boundaries.
CALM Explainer Video
Communication challenges arise when interacting with others. The CALM strategy is a simple reminder of how to respond during a difficult or even combative situation. The strategy focuses on calming down and staying aware of non-verbal communication to help ease tension and reactions. Watch this video to learn the CALM strategy.
