The worksheet I’m Great Because gives the participant open-ended statements to help them brainstorm positive qualities about themselves in different contexts (e.g., family, friends, and in the workplace). Only after completing both activities can the client “focus on other repertoires that support valued living rather than only talking directly about values” (LeJeune & Luoma, 2019, p. 24).

These cards are aimed at practitioners who already have some knowledge of DNA-V and values-based work with young people. They are fun, vibrant and aim to be used with young people in an experiential way. They come in a handy box so you can keep them -well – to hand! The client can circle all that resonate with them and group similar or related ones. The groupings may include: To do so, the therapist considers the problematic thoughts and behaviors that cause or contribute to their difficulties and replaces them with value-driven goals and actions (Forsyth & Eifert, 2016). Using them in relationship and family counseling to allow family members and/or partners to recognize their strengths as a couple or family unit

What do I intend from my interactions with my children? Meaning and Valued Living Masterclass Tools Because when you understand your core beliefs, you can better appreciate and apply your talents and build them into strengths. This powerful worksheet combines elements from ACT and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy to help clients deep-dive into their values, with the aim of: If you are not quite ready to embark on this incredible course, you might want to consider a collection of tools first. For science-based ways to help others discover meaning, this collection contains 17 validated meaning tools for practitioners. Use them to help others choose directions for their lives in alignment with what is truly important to them. A Take-Home Message

Common difficulties encountered by practitioners, coaches, and teachers include how to use strength cards and what follow-up activities will solidify the significance of understanding one’s strengths.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) recognizes that having purpose is vital for human flourishing and that it boils down to identifying our values (Forsyth & Eifert, 2016): A strengths approach is used to guide individuals in recognizing their inherent strengths and focus on developing them. Strength cards are used in counseling and teaching settings to allow individuals to see their strengths as tangible and accessible. Research on strength cards Act Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (New Harbinger Made Simple) Ask the child to select one or two strengths that they want to develop. Ask: “Is there anything you’d like to become better at?”