Depression Coping Tools Resources

Each week we send out surveys so that you, your loved ones and your therapists can track your mood and cravings. This is done so that you can see where you are at and also have an objective record of how far you have come. These resources below are valuable skills-based tools to help if someone is showing signs of struggling with symptoms of depression.

 

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/cycle-of-depression/depression/none

 - This is an excellent worksheet that will explain for you the cycle of depression and how it comes about. It will illustrate for you how the cycle of depression leads to negative behaviors which exacerbate stressors which then leads to worsening symptoms.

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/coping-skills-depression/depression/none

 - This worksheet is specifically aimed at arming you with coping tools if you are experiencing symptoms of feeling depressed. It describes 4 research supported techniques for alleviating symptoms of depression.

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/gratitude-journal/depression/none

 - Gratitude journals and lists have been shown to have tremendously positive effects on the brain. Gratitude journaling allows us to focus on the positives in our lives. Use this worksheet as a way to get started!

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/protective-factors/depression/none

 - Protective factors are characteristics that help us to navigate through difficult times and contribute to a healthy mind and emotional state. This worksheet will help you to hone in on your “protective factors” so that you can build them up!

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/core-beliefs/depression/none

 - We all have “core beliefs” about the world around us. Sometimes, due to specific experiences, our core beliefs are seen through a very specific lens. This worksheet will be great for challenging any negative core beliefs that you may have so that you can begin to work through them with your therapist!