Kindred Counseling
Come as you are. Grow from there
Resources
A collection of resources to support your mental health and personal growth, both in and outside of therapy.
Depression
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and research.
- Mental Health Minnesota – Local support, educational resources, and peer groups.
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) – Peer-led support groups and educational materials.
- SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – National helpline for mental health and substance use support.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 to reach trained counselors 24/7.
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America – Educational resources and strategies for managing depression and anxiety.
- NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness – Guides, webinars, and local support programs.
- Anoka County Behavioral Health Services – Resources for residents of Anoka County
Handouts
- Cognitive Distortions Handout -Cognitive distortions are unhelpful thinking patterns that make situations seem worse than they are. They can increase anxiety or stress, but learning to spot them can help you think more clearly and feel calmer.
- Coping Skills Handout – This handout offers practical strategies to help manage low mood, increase motivation, and support emotional well-being during difficult times.
- Thought Record Handout – This handout helps you track negative thoughts, identify patterns, and challenge unhelpful thinking to improve mood and perspective.
- Mood Tracker Handout – This handout helps you monitor your emotions, recognize patterns, and gain insight into factors that affect your mood over time.
Anxiety
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 for 24/7 support during crisis situations.
- SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-SAMH) for mental health information and treatment referrals.
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) – Offers education, research-based information, and support resources.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Comprehensive information about anxiety disorders and treatment options.
- Mindful.org – Provides guided meditations, articles, and mindfulness strategies.
- Panic & Anxiety Self-Help Resources – Practical tools and educational material for managing anxiety.
Handouts
- Cognitive Distortions Handout – Cognitive distortions are unhelpful thinking patterns that make situations seem worse than they are. They can increase anxiety or stress, but learning to spot them can help you think more clearly and feel calmer.
- Cycle of Avoidance Handout – The cycle of avoidance happens when anxiety or fear leads you to avoid certain situations. Avoiding them may bring short-term relief, but it often reinforces fear and makes anxiety stronger over time. Breaking the cycle usually involves gradually facing what you’ve been avoiding in a safe, structured way.
- Self-Care Handout – Self-care is taking intentional steps to care for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It helps reduce stress, improve mood, and support overall health.
- Worry Handout – This worksheet helps kids explore their worries, and how it shows up in their bodies.
- Grounding and Relaxation Handout -Practical exercises to help you calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and stay present in stressful moments.
Self-Esteem
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) –Taking a leap article
- National Association for Self-Esteem (NASE) – Dedicated to integrating self-esteem into American society, NASE provides lessons, activities, and self-assessments to help individuals understand and improve their self-worth.
- Journey to Recovery – Self-Esteem Worksheets – A worksheet that guides individuals through understanding self-esteem and provides exercises to help improve it.
- Confidence and Self-Esteem Workbook – A self-help workbook that explains what confidence and self-esteem are, what impacts them, and provides practical advice and activities to help boost them.
Handouts
- Self-Care Handout – Simple strategies to help you recharge, reduce stress, and support your well-being.
- Letter of Self-Compassion – A guided exercise to help you treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a friend.
Trauma
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) – Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and research.
- Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute – Handouts and other resources related to trauma.
- SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – Information about trauma and violence.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 to reach trained counselors 24/7.
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness – “Your Trauma is Valid” article.
- Anoka County Behavioral Health Services – Resources for residents of Anoka County
Handouts
- Exploring Past Resilience Handout – Exploring past events that were difficult, and you came out stronger.
- Unique Triggers Handout – Identifying triggers to your stress and anxiety.
- Letter of Self-Compassion Handout– An exercise in being more kind to yourself.
- Replacing What If Statements Handout – An exercise in gaining a more rational and hopeful perspective.
Major Life Changes
- American Psychological Association (APA) – Article about anxiety during life transitions.
- Child Mind Institute – Article about introducing your child to their new sibling.
- Mental Health America – Article about coping after divorce.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 to reach trained counselors 24/7.
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
- Psychology Today – Article about coping with job loss.
- Anoka County Behavioral Health Services – Resources and support for residents experiencing life changes.
Relationship Issues
Making Marriage Work by The Gottma Institute – A video by Dr. John Gottman, tools and techniques that have helped thousands of couples.
- Too Good To Leave, Too Bad To Stay by Mira Kirshenbaum – A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Decide Whether to Stay In or Get Out of Your Relationship
- Co-Dependents Anonymous – Support for those who think they may be in a co-dependent relationship.
- Gottman Institue Blog –a library of articles with many relationship topics.