My Crisis Plan: A Workbook For Mental Health Crises

1. Address Physical Needs: Plan ahead to ensure physical needs aren't overlooked during a mental health crisis.

2. Create a Calm Environment: Allocate space to establish a soothing environment for self-care.

3. Use Positive Distractions: Compile a list of uplifting distractions to help shift focus during tough times.

4. Identify Triggers: List diagnosed conditions and known triggers to better manage potential crisis situations.

5. Practice Mindfulness: Explore mindfulness techniques and grounding exercises for emotional stability.

6. Emergency Contacts: Keep a readily accessible list of emergency contacts for quick access for emotional support during crises.

7. Additional Resources: Delve into tailored sections to prepare for and manage crises according to your individual needs.

By actively engaging with our crisis plan, you empower yourself with essential strategies to navigate mental health crises effectively.

Additionally, our book includes 6 sets of worksheets designed for use during mental health crises. These worksheets draw from various therapeutic approaches, with a primary focus on DBT crisis skills and mindfulness, supplemented by practical elements of CBT. Additionally, within the worksheet there is a prompt to create a plan in case of deterioration, which may refer to sections in the book listing "places of safety," emergency contacts, crisis lines, and quick brain resets.

Furthermore, our worksheets offer space for expressive writing, allowing individuals to articulate feelings and triggers. This serves as both a cathartic exercise and a means for reflection, aiding in the identification of patterns and prevention of future crises.

The worksheets also keep a record of medication intake which is crucial for healthcare professionals to review past treatments and also for personal safety. During challenging moments, recalling medication details can be difficult, making this medication record essential for ensuring responsible usage as prescribed.

Our crisis plan not only empowers self-support during times of crisis but also provides valuable guidance for others to assist effectively when self-help is not feasible due to the level of distress.