Here are a variety of different handouts given out to people who come to see me. Feel free to use any of these that you feel are appropriate, or that I suggested you may want to use in one of our therapy sessions.
All handouts are considered copyrighted either by Nate Prentice, MSW, LCSW or by the owners of the site to which the link points.
Like what you see or have questions about them? Feel free to contact me.
For Depression
National Institute of Mental Health: Depression
Stop Sign Sheet--an exercise to restore rational thinking
The Big Three--basic ways to tell if you are depressed or manic
Taking A Realistic View To the Universe
How to Meditate
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D): Please complete this, score it, print it out, and bring it to your next sesson if asked.
For Bipolar Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder (adults)
National Institute of Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder (Parent's Guide)
Stop Sign Sheet--an exercise to restore rational thinking
The Big Three--basic ways to tell if you are depressed or manic
Taking A Realistic View of the Universe
How to Meditate
Goldberg Bipolar Sectrum Screening Questionnaire: Please complete this, score it, print it out, and bring it to your next sesson if asked.
For Panic Attacks/Generalized Anxiety Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health: Anxiety Disorders
Stop Sign Sheet--an exercise to restore rational thinking
Taking A Realistic View To the Universe
For Schizophrenia
National Institute of Mental Health: Schizophrenia
For Posttraumatic Stress
National Institute of Mental Health: PTSD
Stop Sign Sheet--an exercise to restore rational thinking
Steps for Coping with Flashbacks
Taking A Realistic View To the Universe
EMDR: What is it?For clients receiving EMDR: Dissociative Experiences Scale (not a diagnostic instrument--should only be done with a therapist present)
For Couples Therapy
Communication Handout for your Refrigerator
How to Get the Most from your Couples Therapy from couplesinstitue.com
For Pre-Cana Attendees: In my spare time, I teach Pre-Cana (marriage readiness) classes for my parish. These are some of the presentation materials.
Communication Power Point Presentation
Values Power Point Presentation
Communication Handout for your Refrigerator