// AvPD and Social Anxiety Self- Help Masterpost.//

avpdcommunity:

Here are worksheets and info-sheets gathered from around the Internet that can be used to help overcome AvPD and related issues. If you know of more or if a resource you found here has been useful to you, let us know by sending us an Ask. Please note: These resources are not a substitute for professional medical attention.  

Links with an (*) include downloadable content.

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Avoidance:

- Avoidance Hierarchy Worksheet*
- Overcoming Avoidance Worksheet*

Anxiety- Generalized:

- 12 Module Mastering Your Worries (General Anxiety)*
- Safety Behaviours Info Sheet*
- Worry Zones Guide
- Worry Tree Infosheet
- Positive/Coping Statements Worksheet*
- Fact Or Opinion Guide
- Helping a Friend With Anxiety
- Calming Technique: Controlled Breathing*
- Calming Technique: Grounding*
- The Brave Program (new!) (under 18’s)

Anxiety- Social Phobia:

- Stages of Social Anxiety Info Sheet*
- 12 Module Coping With Social Anxiety*
- Safety Behaviours Info Sheet*
- Fact Or Opinion Guide
- Helping a Friend With Anxiety
- The Brave Program (new!) (under 18’s)

Bipolar Disorder:

- Helping a Friend With Bipolar

Communication:

- Communication Techniques Guide (depression)
- Assertive Communication*
- Honest Communication Worksheet*
- Making Conversation with Strangers Guide.
- How to Say Sorry Guide

Depression:

- 9 Module Coping With Depression*
- What is Rumination? Info Sheet*
- Nourishing/Depleting Activities Infosheet*
- Caring for Someone With Depression (or illness)* (new!)
- The Brave Program (new!) (under 18′s)

Distress Intolerance:

- 4 Module Overcoming Distress Intolerance*
- Tolerating Uncertainty Infosheet*

Employment:

- Preparing for Employment Worksheet*
- Choosing the Right Job / Resume Preparation Worksheet*
- Starting and Keeping a Job Worksheet*
- Phone Interview Guide (HTGTFU)
- List of Jobs by Social Interaction Levels (HTGTFU).
- Managing Stress At Work (new!)
- Telling Someone At Work About Your Mental Health Condition* (new!)
- Taking Care Of Mental Health In The Workplace* (new!)

Executive Dysfunction:

- Behavioral Activation Guide*
- Behavioral Activation Worksheet*
- Developing Self-Discipline.
- Increasing Motivation Infosheet*
- Nourishing/Depleting Activities Infosheet*
- Tips for Getting Motivated

Goal Setting:

- Choosing Your Goals Worksheet*
- Setting your Goals* (weight loss cw)
- How to Set Goals Guide.
- Tips for Getting Motivated

Intrusive Thoughts:

- Thought Suppression and Intrusive Thoughts Info Sheet*

Isolation and Loneliness:

- Making Friends as an Adult (HTGTFU)
- Making Conversation with Strangers Guide.

Medication:

- Exploring Your Beliefs About Medication Worksheet*
- Medication Strategies Worksheet*
- Choosing MMedication Worksheet*

Mindfulness:

- Mindfulness in Everyday Life Infosheet*

Money and Finances:

- Budgeting and Personal Finance Worksheet*

Panic Attacks:

- Overcoming Panic Attacks*
- Helping a Friend Who’s Having A Panic Attack Guide

Positive Thinking:

- Tips for a Healthy Headspace Infosheet*
- “What if…” Positive Thinking Worksheet*
- What is Rumination? Info Sheet*
- Challenging Negative Thoughts Worksheet*
- Positive Belief Record Worksheet*
- Automatic Thoughts Worksheet*
- Positive Affirmation List
- Positive/Coping Statements Worksheet*
- 30 Day Challenge Worksheet*
- Fact Or Opinion Guide

Recovery:

- Treatment and Recovery Logbook*
- Making Decisions Together Logbook*
- Developing A Self Care Plan* (new!)
- Self-Care Assessment (new!)
- The Brain Quiz (new!)
- The Brave Program (new!) (under 18’s)
- 134 Self Care Activities (new!)

Relapse:

- Understanding Relapse Worksheet*
- Making Recovery Decisions Worksheet*

Relationships and Friendships:

- Making Conversation with Strangers Guide
 Living With Housemates Tips
- What is a Bad Friendship?
- Conflict in Relationships

School and Studying:

- Returning to School Support Plan Worksheet*
- 7 Module Overcoming Procrastination*
- Weekly Time Management Exercise
- How to Tell Your Professor You Will Miss Class (HTGTFU)
- Starting at a New School Guide
- Thinking About Dropping Out Guide
- Tips for Getting Motivated

Self-Care:

- You Feel Like Sh*t (interactive self-care guide)
- Practicing Self-Care During Difficult Times
- Self Care Plan Worksheet*
- Self Care Exercises and Activities
- Nourishing/Depleting Activities Infosheet*
- Developing A Self Care Plan* (new!)
- Self-Care Assessment (new!)
- 134 Self Care Activities (new!)

Self-Esteem:

- 9 Module Overcoming Low Self esteem*
- Overcoming Low Self-esteem*
- Creating Confidence Worksheet*

Self-Harm and Suicide:

- Self-Harm First Aid.
- Suicide and/or Self Ham Safety Plan*
- Distraction Box.
- Coping with Suicidal Thoughts Guide*
- Alternative Thoughts & Actions*
- Distraction Websites List
- Self Help for Self Harm Guide
- Make Your Own Safe Plan
- Helping a Suicidal Friend Guide
- Developing A Self Care Plan* (new!)

Support Networks:

- Your Support Network Worksheet*

Therapy and Appointments:

- Choosing the right Service for you Work/Infosheet*
- Preparing for a Doctors Visit Worksheet*
- Making Recovery Decisions Worksheet*
- How to Make a Doctors Appointment (HTGTFU).
- Ending Therapy Infosheet*
- Calling a Helpline Guide
- What is Good Therapy? (new!)
- How to Choose a Therapist (new!)
- 50 Warnings Signs of Bad Therapy (new!)

(via avpdcommunity)

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