The Mental and Emotional Health Series is a flexible curriculum designed for clients who have mild to moderate mental and emotional health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches including acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectal behavior therapy (DBT), the series offers clients targeted exercises to build skills in managing a variety of mental health issues. The series includes a facilitator guide as well as six workbooks and six videos on key topics.

Grief helps clients address the complex emotions associated with the loss of a loved one, a missed opportunity, or a transition in life. When paired with the exercises in the workbook, the DVD emphasizes different types of grief and different ways to grieve, addressing the importance of mindfulness, acceptance, self-care, and finding support throughout the process.

Topics covered include:

• Recognizing signs and symptoms
• Relating mental health to different areas of life
• Identifying healthy coping strategies
• Challenging negative thinking patterns
• Practicing grounding and mindfulness techniques
• Identifying healthy habits to enhance well-being
• Developing assertive communication skills
• Planning for ongoing support

About the series

• The facilitator guide provides information about the therapeutic approaches used in the exercises, in addition to video discussion questions, facilitator tips, and group activities to extend the learning.
• The topic-specific workbooks focus on common challenges.
• Exercises are designed for both independent and facilitated use, in individual or group settings and can be used individually or in sequence.
• Videos feature compelling animations to reinforce key concepts and feature unscripted interviews with individuals who speak from their own experience.
• The strengths-based approach features inclusive language with reflection questions as well as exercises designed for a variety of learning styles.

*Subtitles are available in English or Spanish