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First page of the PDF file: CommonCognitiveDistortions

Here is a list of common cognitive distortions, or Thinking Traps. Thinking traps are negative things we tell ourselves that, if we say it enough - if we fall into that trap - we believe those things and have a hard time hearing anything else. Take a look at this list to see whether you have fallen into any thinking traps. The next step is being open to change your thoughts and get out of that trap.

First page of the PDF file: HolisticHealthStressBurnOutSelfCareandBalancedRoutines

This PowerPoint from the College of Idaho - lots of good stuff from them! These slides tell you what stress is, how it impacts your health and what you can do to manage it better. If you need help with any of these issues, I'm available to talk and maybe come up with some strategies that would work best for you.

First page of the PDF file: IdentifyingAutomaticThoughts

Check out this list of automatic thoughts many of us have when we're under stress or feeling like we're not doing our best. A good way to support ourselves and our learning is to change those negative messages we give ourselves, especially when we're comparing ourselves to others.

First page of the PDF file: 101StrengthBasedActions

Here is a list of different activities or actions you can take to focus on your strengths. If you do any of these, particularly activities that have to do with other people, see how focusing on someone else's strength makes you feel and how your relationship with that person grows as a result.

Suicide Prevention Resources


National Suicide & Crisis Hotline - Dial 988

Available any time, 24/7, for anyone in crisis or dealing with suicidal thoughts. Spanish speakers are also available on this line.
https://988lifeline.org/

Crisis Text Line - send "Hello" to 741741

Help is available for a variety of crises, including suicidal thoughts, self harming behaviors, eating disorders, anxiety and depression.
https://www.crisistextline.org/

YouthLine

Specific help for teens. Text "teen2teen" to 839863 or call 877-968-8491.
https://www.theyouthline.org/

QPR

QPR stands for "Question, Persuade, Refer" and is the standard for community response or support in preventing deaths by suicide.  For more information on the QPR Institute, including training and additional resources, click the link above. See addtional resources from QPR below:
Youth at Risk
Substance Abuse and Suicide
Successful people and Suicide
Review


American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

National Organization of People of Color Against Suicide

Suicide Prevention Resource Center