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Therapists Toolkit*
Comprehensive Assessment and
Treatment Tools for
the Mental Health Professional
Shyness
Public Speaking Anxiety
Performance Anxiety
Shy Bladder Syndrome
Test Anxiety
Treatment Targets
Anxiety / shyness
Shame
Co-existing symptoms
Common Distortions
Social Anxiety
All-or-Nothing Magnification
Thinking and Minimization
Overgeneralization Emotional
Mental Filter Reasoning
Discounting Labeling
the Positive Should Statements
Jumping to Conclusions Self-Blame
Mind-Reading
Fortune Telling
T.E.A.M. Therapy
T= Testing
E = Empathy
A = Agenda Setting
M = Methods
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T = Testing
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Before After
Session Session
Depression
2Moderately
2Moderately
1Somewhat
1Somewhat
4Extremely
4Extremely
0Not at all
0Not at all
3A lot
3A lot
Use checks () to indicate how you're
feeling right now.
Before After
Session Session
Anger
2Moderately
2Moderately
1Somewhat
1Somewhat
4Extremely
4Extremely
0Not at all
0Not at all
3A lot
3A lot
1. Frustrated
2. Annoyed
3. Resentful
4. Angry
5. Irritated
Total 14 Total
4 Completely true
2 Moderately true
0 Not at all true
1 Slightly true
3 Very True
Shyness
Total Score 18
Before After
Session Session
Positive Feelings
1Somewhat dissatisfied
1Somewhat dissatisfied
3 Somewhat satisfied
3 Somewhat satisfied
Survey
0 - Very dissatisfied
0 - Very dissatisfied
4 Very satisfied
4 Very satisfied
2Neutral
2Neutral
1. I feel worthwhile.
2. I feel good about myself.
3. I feel close to people.
4. I feel I am accomplishing something.
5. I feel motivated to do things.
6. I feel calm and relaxed.
7. I feel a spiritual connection to others.
8. I feel hopeful.
9. I feel encouraged and optimistic.
10. My life is satisfying.
Total 11 Total
Before-Session Testing
Frank is
Severely depressed
Not suicidal
Very angry
Extremely anxious, shy
Almost no positive feelings
Will assess again at the end of the session
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T.E.A.M. Therapy
T= Testing
E = Empathy
A = Agenda Setting
M = Methods
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E = Empathy
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E = Empathy
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4. I better just keep my 100
mouth shut, since I
might say something
stupid, so
5. People will think I'm a 100
self-centered jerk if I
try to flirt with her.
6. I shouldn't be so loud 100
and obnoxious. If I'm
humble and quiet,
they'll like me more.
7. I have no personality. 100
NT % Dist PT %
8. I must be a terrible 100
person because I'm so
concerned with
superficial things like
success and looks.
9. If I tried to flirt with 100
her, I'd probably get
shot down.
10. That would show that 100
what a loser I am.
11. Even if I do get a date 100
with her, she'll
eventually find out
what a loser I am.
T.E.A.M. Therapy
T= Testing
E = Empathy
A = Agenda Setting
M = Methods
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Outcome Resistance
Process Resistance
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Outcome ResistanceAnxiety
Disorders
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Outcome ResistanceAnxiety
Disorders
Magical Thinking
Something terrible will happen if I give up my
anxiety.
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Shyness
Ill make a fool of myself if I interact with others.
Public Speaking Anxiety
Ill really blow it! Its not worth the risk.
Test Anxiety
If I stop worrying, Ill flunk the test.
Performance Anxiety
My worrying is the price I have to pay to do really great work.
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Process ResistanceAnxiety
Disorders
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Types of Exposure
Classical
Cognitive
Interpersonal
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Depressive Hypnosis
I really AM defective and hopeless.
Anxiety Hypnosis
I am too fragile (or not ready) to confront my fears.
Relationship Problem Hypnosis
Its not my fault. I am the victim.
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Magic Button
Positive Reframing
What do these negative thoughts and feelings show
about you thats awesome and positive?
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Magic Dial
How would you like to feel? What would be the ideal
/ optimal intensity for each negative feeling?
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% % %
NT Before After Dist PT Belief
Gentle Ultimatum
Sitting with Open Hands
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M = Methods
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NT % Dist PT %
5. People will think I'm 100
a self-centered jerk
if I try to flirt with
her.
10 Cognitive Distortions
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NT % Dist PT %
5. People will think I'm 100 AON, OG,
a self-centered jerk MR, FT, SH,
if I try to flirt with MAG, LAB,
her. ER, SB
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10
2
People will think Im a
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self-centered jerk if I try
to flirt with her. 100% 3
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Recovery Circle
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Motivational Techniques
Melt away resistance
Cognitive Techniques
Modify distorted thoughts
Behavioral / Exposure Techniques
Confront the monster
The Hidden Emotion Technique
Bring hidden conflicts and feelings to conscious awareness
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Philosophy Behind
Recovery Circle
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Empathy
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1
10 Agenda Setting
Experimental
Technique
Downward
Empathy
Arrow
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Double 1
10 Agenda Setting
Standard
2
People will think Im a
Thinking in 9 Identify the
self-centered jerk if I try
Shades of Gray 3 Distortions
to flirt with her. 100%
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Semantic 4 Straightforward
Method Technique
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5
6 Examine the
Cost-Benefit
Analysis Evidence
Feared
Fantasy
Self-
Disclosure
Paradoxical
Magnification
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Advantages Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
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What to Say
Individual Downward Arrow
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5.
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1. Perfectionism
2. Perceived Perfectionism
3. Approval Addiction
4. Spotlight Fallacy
5. Brushfire Fallacy
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Survey Technique
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Reattribution
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% % %
NT Before After Dist PT Belief
5 People will think Im a self- 100 AON, I don't know for a fact
centered jerk if I try to talk
OG, that this is true. I don't
to her.
MR, FT, look down on other
SH, people who are friendly
MAG, and outgoing. In fact, I
LAB, admire them.
ER, SB
Most people probably
don't care that much
about what I do.
People don't all react in
the same way.
Flirting or talking with
strangers isn't terribly
unusual.
% % %
NT Before After Dist PT Belief
5 People will think Im a self- 100 AON, I don't know for a fact 70
centered jerk if I try to talk
OG, that this is true. I don't
to her.
MR, FT, look down on other
SH, people who are friendly
MAG, and outgoing. In fact, I
LAB, admire them.
ER, SB
Most people probably 100
don't care that much
about what I do.
People don't all react in 100
the same way.
Flirting or talking with 100
strangers isn't terribly
unusual.
% % %
NT Before After Dist PT Belief
5 People will think Im a self- 100 30 AON, I don't know for a fact 70
centered jerk if I try to talk
OG, that this is true. I don't
to her.
MR, FT, look down on other
SH, people who are friendly
MAG, and outgoing. In fact, I
LAB, admire them.
ER, SB
Most people probably 100
don't care that much
about what I do.
People don't all react in 100
the same way.
Flirting or talking with 100
strangers isn't terribly
unusual.
% % %
NT Before After Dist PT Belief
% % %
NT Before After Dist PT Belief
% % %
NT Before After Dist PT Belief
Interpersonal Exposure
Smile and Hello Practice
David Letterman Technique
Flirting Training
Rejection Practice
Self-Disclosure
Shame-Attacking Exercises
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Examples of Interpersonal
Exposure
Shame-Attacking Exercises
Dinner with the Ellis group
Self-Disclosure
David at neighbors house
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Before After
Session Session
Depression
2Moderately
2Moderately
1Somewhat
1Somewhat
4Extremely
4Extremely
0Not at all
0Not at all
3A lot
3A lot
2. Discouraged or hopeless
Total 15 Total 0
Before After
Session Session
Anger
2Moderately
2Moderately
1Somewhat
1Somewhat
4Extremely
4Extremely
0Not at all
0Not at all
3A lot
3A lot
Use checks () to indicate how you're
feeling right now.
1. Frustrated
2. Annoyed
3. Resentful
4. Angry
5. Irritated
Total 14 Total 0
1 Slightly true
4 Completely
2 Moderately
3 Very True
Shyness
(end of session)
true
true
Total Score 3
Before After
Session Session
Positive Feelings
1Somewhat dissatisfied
1Somewhat dissatisfied
3 Somewhat satisfied
3 Somewhat satisfied
Survey
0 - Very dissatisfied
0 - Very dissatisfied
4 Very satisfied
4 Very satisfied
2Neutral
2Neutral
1. I feel worthwhile.
2. I feel good about myself.
3. I feel close to people.
4. I feel I am accomplishing something.
5. I feel motivated to do things.
6. I feel calm and relaxed.
7. I feel a spiritual connection to others.
8. I feel hopeful.
9. I feel encouraged and optimistic.
10. My life is satisfying.
Total 11 Total 30
4 - Completely true
2 - Moderately true
1 - Somewhat true
0 - Not at all true
3 - Very true
Empathy
4 - Completely true
2 - Moderately true
1 - Somewhat true
0 - Not at all true
3 - Very true
Helpfulness
1 Slightly true
4 Completely
2 Moderately
3 Very True
Shyness
true
true
(2 weeks later)
1. I often feel nervous, self-conscious or
embarrassed in social situations.
2. I often feel uncomfortable or insecure
around other people.
3. I often feel shy or anxious in social
situations.
4. I worry that people might notice how
anxious or embarrassed I feel.
5. I avoid social situations because I feel
so awkward or anxious.
Total Score 1
Before After
Session Session
Positive Feelings
1Somewhat dissatisfied
1Somewhat dissatisfied
Survey
3 Somewhat satisfied
3 Somewhat satisfied
0 - Very dissatisfied
0 - Very dissatisfied
(two weeks later)
4 Very satisfied
4 Very satisfied
2Neutral
2Neutral
1. I feel worthwhile.
2. I feel good about myself.
3. I feel close to people.
4. I feel I am accomplishing something.
5. I feel motivated to do things.
6. I feel calm and relaxed.
7. I feel a spiritual connection to others.
8. I feel hopeful.
9. I feel encouraged and optimistic.
10. My life is satisfying.
Total 40 Total 40
T= Testing
E = Empathy
A = Agenda Setting
M = Methods
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Additional Resources
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Therapist Toolkit
Treatment Tools
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal therapy (IT)
Motivational Therapy
Tools for individual therapy, couples and
family therapy, group therapy
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