{"title":"CBT Twists Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree CBT tools for anxiety, low mood, and big feelings, ready for grades 2-8: gradual exposure, behavioral activation, and externalization. 78+ pages, PDF + editable PowerPoint.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brave-ladder-gradual-exposure-counseling-intervention-for-fear-anxiety-cbt","title":"Brave Ladder - Gradual Exposure Counseling Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen students are struggling with anxiety, avoidance feels like relief. The problem is, it keeps fear firmly in place. Gradual exposure gives them a structured way to face what scares them, one manageable step at a time, building real evidence that they can handle it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brave Ladder is a step-by-step, gradual exposure tool that walks counselors and students through the entire process: identifying a brave goal, brainstorming and rating steps, building a personalized ladder, and tracking practice over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePssst, this is the same thing as a fear ladder, but man, doesn't Brave Ladder sound more positive?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith this resource, you'll be able to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide students through building a personalized Brave Ladder from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp students generate a set of graduated steps using four concrete difficulty variables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack student progress with a before\/after practice log that shows habituation over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a research-backed CBT technique when students are struggling with specific fears and more general anxiety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounselor Guide:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA step-by-step implementation guide that walks counselors through introducing gradual exposure, constructing a Brave Ladder collaboratively, and applying best practices during exposure work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrainstorm Sheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStudents identify their brave goal and generate step ideas, then organize them, with space to rate each idea using the Brave Thermometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrave Ladder Tools:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A visual reference page students use while brainstorming and rating steps, with the Brave Thermometer and four ways to adjust step difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrave Thermometer (0–10 scale with labeled zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour difficulty adjustment variables: Proximity, Time, Support, Real or Practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrave Ladder Worksheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStudents arrange their brainstormed steps from easiest to hardest on their finalized ladder, with space to record a fear rating for each step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-rung ladder (students use as many rungs as needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep write-in line and rating box for each rung\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrave goal write-in at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleted dog-fear example included as a separate reference page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice Log:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Students track every exposure attempt, recording the step practiced, their fear rating before and after, and notes on how it went.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete process in one resource.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCovers every stage from goal-setting to practice tracking, so counselors have everything they need in one place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible for any fear.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWorks for social anxiety, separation fears, specific phobias, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditable PowerPoint 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Ready to use right away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore CBT Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more CBT tools for your counseling practice? Check out these:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.socialemotionalworkshop.com\/products\/cbt-activities-for-individual-counseling-connecting-thoughts-and-feelings?utm_medium=yml\u0026amp;utm_source=sew%20description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=brave%20ladder\u0026amp;utm_content=cbt%20activities%20flowers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThoughts - Feelings - Actions Counseling Activities\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCBT-based activities to help students understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.socialemotionalworkshop.com\/products\/reframing-negative-thoughts-thought-recipe-cards-worksheets-cbt?utm_medium=yml\u0026amp;utm_source=sew%20description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=brave%20ladder\u0026amp;utm_content=thought%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThought Recipes\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHands-on cognitive restructuring activity for challenging negative thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/store\/social-emotional-workshop\/category-cbt-for-school-counseling-308081\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.socialemotionalworkshop.com\/collections\/cbt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMore CBT Resources Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopyright © Social Emotional Workshop. 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Giving a feeling a name, a face, and a character of its own is one of the most effective ways to help students step back from it and start\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emanaging challenging feelings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource gives counselors a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eready-to-use illustrated set of CBT externalization activities\u003c\/strong\u003e. Students can create their own or choose from 10 fully illustrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeeling characters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecovering worry, fear, anger, sadness, overwhelm, negative self-talk, perfectionism, comparison, impulsivity, and relational aggression. Students build their character and identify coping strategies to shrink it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith this resource, you'll be able to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce the research-based externalization technique with illustrated anchor charts that students can see and connect with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuide students through a complete character profile: triggers, warning signs, what it says, what it wants them to do, and how to talk back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp students build self-regulation and separate their identity from their feelings using a simple, research-backed CBT framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the resource flexibly: pull individual character pages as needed, use anchor charts for display, or work through the student worksheets in session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChallenges represented: worry, fear, anger, sadness, overwhelm, negative self-talk, perfectionism, comparison, impulsivity, and relational aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Character Posters + Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-page character posters and cards for each of the 10 feeling characters, written in narrative format for display or student reference. Each poster covers when the character shows up, warning signs, what it says, what it wants students to do, one talk-back script, and three \"send it away\" strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 characters: What If Machine, The Dread, Short Fuse, Gloom Cloud, Overwhelm Octopus, Brain Bully, Perfection Police, Not-Enough Whisper, Blaster, Power Magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color illustrated poster for each character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcise, student-friendly narrative format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional poster featuring all 10 characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePDF | Color and black \u0026amp; white included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Two-Page Student Worksheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured counseling worksheets for each character that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguide students through the externalization activity step-by-step\u003c\/strong\u003e. Students draw their own version of the character and work through each section in session with their counselor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake It Yours: drawing space + intensity scale (Know Its Strength)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow Its Triggers: situations that bring the character out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow Its Warning Signs: physical signs + behaviors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow Its Moves: what it says + what it wants you to do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk Back To It: three phrases + space for the student's own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrink It: Write down ways to make the feeling smaller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Plan: four-part plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePDF | Black \u0026amp; white\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounselor Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-page guide introducing the externalization technique and the 5-step session framework for using this resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of the externalization concept in plain language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-step framework: Introduce \u0026amp; Draw, Build the Profile, Separate the Student from the Character, Figure Out What Shrinks It, Create the Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey facilitation tip: interview the character, not the student\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter reference table with all 10 feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate-Your-Own Template\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two-page blank template that students use to design their own character. Follows the same structure as the preset student worksheets, with all fields open for student input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePDF and Editable Powerpoint | Black and white\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Bag Puppet Craft Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStep-by-step directions for a paper bag puppet version of any feeling character, a hands-on entry point for younger students (grades K-3) or students who engage better through making than writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull-apart format.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach character has its own set of pages, so you grab exactly what you need for each student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 fully illustrated characters, ready to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery character comes to life with a custom illustration in both color and black \u0026amp; white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoster, card + student worksheet for every character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDisplay the anchor chart, and work through the student worksheet in the session. Both pieces are designed to work together or independently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents draw their own version.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe worksheets include a drawing space where students create their own version of the character, deepening ownership and personalizing the process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack \u0026amp; white included for everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrint in color for display and anchor charts; print in black \u0026amp; white for student worksheets to save ink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers 10 common presenting concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworry, fear, anger, sadness, overwhelm, negative self-talk, perfectionism, comparison, impulsivity, and relational aggression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual counseling sessions where a student can't see that feelings are temporary or strongly identify with their feelings (I'm an angry kid, I'm a worrier).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall groups focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, anger, anxiety, or stress management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom guidance lessons and counseling activities introduce the idea that feelings are something students can name and manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounselors looking for a CBT-based approach that feels accessible and concrete for upper elementary students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResource Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade Levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeally 3-6, can be used with 2-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePDF + Editable PowerPoint template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull color and black \u0026amp; white options included for all components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrint the pages you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 minutes per character; can span multiple sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndividual sessions or small groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Might Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more counseling resources to manage big feelings and challenging thinking? Check out these related resources:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.socialemotionalworkshop.com\/products\/cognitive-distortions-automatic-negative-thoughts-counseling-tools-posters?utm_medium=yml\u0026amp;utm_source=sew%20description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=externalization%20characters\u0026amp;utm_content=cognitive%20distortions%20tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNegative Thinking Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- CBT cognitive distortion characters using the same illustrated style; pairs directly with this externalization resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.socialemotionalworkshop.com\/products\/18-feelings-and-emotions-posters-with-body-language-and-facial-expressions?utm_medium=yml\u0026amp;utm_source=sew%20description\u0026amp;utm_campaign=externalization%20characters\u0026amp;utm_content=feelings%20posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFeelings Posters \u0026amp; Worksheets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBeautifully illustrated feelings posters for display in your office or classroom + worksheets for each feeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.socialemotionalworkshop.com\/collections\/cbt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMORE CBT Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopyright © Social Emotional Workshop. Permission to copy for a single user only. All Rights Reserved. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Social Emotional Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51832288641306,"sku":"15738408","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8884\/3567\/files\/1_563ef73a-97a0-42bd-83ca-755b77f1b526.png?v=1773675369"},{"product_id":"behavioral-activation-counseling-activities","title":"Behavioral Activation Counseling Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen students are feeling sad and their mood is low, their instinct is to pull back: skip things, stay in, wait until they feel better. The problem is that the less they do, the lower their mood gets. It becomes a cycle that's hard to break on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharging Your Battery is a complete behavioral activation resource that includes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecounselor guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estudent worksheets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2 versions for grades 3–5 and 6–8) built around a battery charging metaphor that makes the concept concrete and accessible right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith this resource, you'll be able to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebehavioral activation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein plain language that students in grades 3–8 can understand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp students\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eidentify the activities that charge their mood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand those that drain it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild personalized charging plans they can use between sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack mood shifts before and after activities using a simple 1–5 scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCounselor Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3-page guide that walks counselors through the behavioral activation framework, the battery metaphor, and how to run two or three sessions using the activity packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of behavioral activation and the battery\/charging metaphor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-session and three-session implementation plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScripted opening language and key teaching points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage to address common student pushback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiation notes for upper elementary and middle school students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Elementary Student Activity Pack (Grades 3–5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix student worksheets that walk students through the charging framework, from understanding what charges and drains their mood to building a personalized plan and tracking their progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage 1: Your Battery is Low: psychoeducation page with battery check-in (1–5 scale + word circles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage 2: What Charges You Up? 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