Free printable visual supports
Print them as they are, or make a version that fits the person you work with.
For school-age children: DBT, coping and speech sounds
- DBT skills cards for kidsFree printable DBT skills cards for kids: 12 skills colour-coded by module, from wise mind to opposite action, plus a page of 12 distract and self-soothe ideas.
Wise mindMy feeling and thinking brain together
ObserveNotice what I see, hear and feel
Belly breathingSlow breaths into my tummy
STOP skillPause, make space, notice, then choose
Cold waterCool my face to calm my body fast
Ride the waveBig feelings rise, then fall
Opposite actionWhen a feeling doesn't fit, try the opposite
Look after my bodySleep, food and moving keep me steady
Do something funBuild happy moments every day
Ask for what I needSay it clearly, kindly and calmly
Be kindListen, be gentle, show I care
Respect myselfStick to my values and be fair - Size of the problem scaleA free printable size of the problem scale for kids, from tiny to huge, plus 12 cut-out problem cards to sort: spilled drink, lost a game, fire alarm and more.
How big is my feeling?
1
Tiny problemI can fix it on my own2
Small problemI can fix it with a little help3
Medium problemI need a grown-up's help4
Big problemI need help straight away5
Huge problemAn emergency: get help now - Coping skills choice board for kidsA free printable coping skills choice board for kids, colour-coded into move, breathe, sense and think, plus a second page of 12 more ways to calm down.
Jump it outTen big star jumps
Wall pushPush the wall for ten seconds
Dance breakMove to a favourite song
Flower breathSmell the flower, blow out the candle
Bubble breathsBlow slow, gentle bubbles
Square breathingIn 4, hold 4, out 4, hold 4
Squeeze ballSqueeze tight, then let go
Cold waterSip cold water slowly
Hug a soft toyHold something cosy
Count backwardsFrom 20 down to 1
Kind self-talk"I can do hard things"
Happy placePicture a place I love - S sound articulation cardsFree printable S sound articulation cards: 12 pictures with S at the start of the word, plus a page of 12 with S at the end. For speech therapy and home practice.
Sun
Sock
Soap
Seal
Sandwich
Saw
Six
Soup
Sandcastle
Sofa
Salad
Sailboat - K sound articulation cardsFree printable K sound articulation cards: 12 pictures with K at the start of the word, from key to koala, plus a page of 12 with K at the end. For speech therapy.
Key
Cat
Cake
Car
Cup
Kite
Coat
Cow
Carrot
Comb
Kangaroo
Koala - R sound articulation cardsFree printable R sound articulation cards: 12 pictures with R at the start of the word, plus a page of 12 R blends like tree, frog and crab. For speech therapy.
Rabbit
Rainbow
Rocket
Ring
Rope
Ruler
Robot
Rose
Rain
Road
Rug
Radio - L sound articulation cardsFree printable L sound articulation cards: 12 pictures with L at the start, from lion to lunchbox, plus a page of 12 with L at the end. For speech therapy.
Lion
Leaf
Lamp
Lemon
Lollipop
Ladder
Log
Lock
Leg
Lettuce
Lizard
Lunchbox - TH sound articulation cardsFree printable TH sound articulation cards: 12 pictures with TH at the start, like thumb and throne, plus a page of 12 with TH at the end. For speech therapy.
Thumb
Three
Thermometer
Thread
Throne
Thunder
Thistle
Thorn
Think
Thank you
Thirsty
Third
For young children
- Morning routine visual scheduleA free printable blank 5-step morning routine schedule with 17 picture cards to cut out and place: wake up, toilet, dressed, breakfast, shoes, bag and more.Page 1 of 3
Morning routine visual schedule
Picture cards
Cut out and place on the schedule.
Wake up
Toilet
Get dressed
Breakfast
Brush teeth
Wash face
Brush hair
Shoes on
Socks on
Pack bagPicture cards
Cut out and place on the schedule.
Sunscreen
Finished
Medicine
Help
Break
Change
Wait - Bedtime routine visual scheduleA free printable blank 5-step bedtime routine schedule with 17 picture cards to cut out and place: dinner, bath, pyjamas, story, cuddle, bed and more.Page 1 of 3
Bedtime routine visual schedule
Picture cards
Cut out and place on the schedule.
Dinner
Bath
Pyjamas
Brush teeth
Bed
Toilet
Story
Cuddle
Drink of water
TeddyPicture cards
Cut out and place on the schedule.
Night light
Wash hands
Break
Change
Help
Sleep
Finished - School day visual scheduleA free printable blank 5-step school day schedule with 17 picture cards to cut out and place: reading, maths, recess, art, sport, library and more.Page 1 of 3
School day visual schedule
Picture cards
Cut out and place on the schedule.
Arrive
Reading
Recess
Maths
Home
Writing
Art
Music
Sport
LibraryPicture cards
Cut out and place on the schedule.
Lunch
Help
Finished
Break
Toilet
Change
Assembly - First / Then boardA free printable First / Then board with pictures, plus 12 cut-out cards: shoes on, homework, tidy up, bath, iPad, playground, bubbles and more.First
WorkThen
Play - Ask for a break communication boardA free printable communication board for asking for a break, help or quiet, plus a second board of 12 break choices: walk, water, headphones and more.
Break
Help
Quiet
Wait
More
Finished
Yes
No
Stop
Drink
Toilet
Hurt - Feelings check-in boardA free printable feelings board with 12 emotions, plus a second board of 12 more feelings: proud, frustrated, lonely, surprised, nervous and more.
Happy
Sad
Angry
Worried
Scared
Calm
Tired
Excited
Sick
Hurt
Okay
Confused - Emotion thermometerA free printable 5-point emotion thermometer, plus 12 cut-out calming strategy cards to place beside each level: breathe, count, squeeze and more.
How big is my feeling?
1
Calm2
Okay3
Worried4
Upset5
Very upset - Token reward boardA free printable token board with 10 star tokens, plus 12 cut-out reward cards to choose from: iPad, playground, bubbles, stickers and more.
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- Handwashing visual stepsA free printable handwashing sequence in 8 picture steps, plus cut-out cards for when to wash: after the toilet, before eating, after playing and more.1
Tap on2
Wet hands3
Soap4
Rub5
Rinse6
Tap off7
Dry8
Finished - Going to the dentist visual storyA free printable picture story about going to the dentist: the drive, waiting, the chair, open wide, counting teeth, rinsing, finishing and going home.1
Drive there2
Wait3
Sit in the chair4
Open wide5
Count teeth6
Rinse mouth7
Finished8
Home
For adults: advanced therapy models
- ACT hexaflex cards: processes and questionsFree printable ACT hexaflex cards: the six psychological flexibility processes beside their six opposites, plus a page of 12 questions for therapy sessions.
AcceptanceMaking room for feelings, not fighting themTry: where do you feel it in your body?
DefusionSeeing thoughts as thoughts, not factsTry: "I'm having the thought that…"
Present momentFlexible contact with what is here nowTry: name five things you can see
Self-as-contextThe observing self behind each experienceTry: notice who is doing the noticingAdding picture…
ValuesChosen directions that give life meaningTry: what do you want to stand for?
Committed actionValues-guided steps, even with discomfortTry: one small step this weekAdding picture…
Experiential avoidanceTrying to escape unwanted inner experienceLooks like: distraction, numbing, avoiding
Cognitive fusionThoughts taken as literal truthSounds like: "I'm useless" felt as factAdding picture…
Past and future focusLost in rumination or worrySounds like: "If only…", "What if…"
Attachment to self-storyRigid stories about who I amSounds like: "I'm just not that kind of person"Adding picture…
Unclear valuesDisconnected from what mattersLooks like: drifting, or living by others' rulesAdding picture…
Unworkable actionImpulsivity, inaction or avoidanceLooks like: the same pattern, the same cost - Compassion-focused therapy cardsFree printable compassion-focused therapy cards: the three emotion regulation systems, compassionate attributes and skills, plus 12 questions for sessions.Adding picture…
Threat systemProtection: anxiety, anger and disgustNotice: racing heart, scanning, urge to escapeAdding picture…
Drive systemSeeking: wanting, achieving, excitementNotice: striving, wanting more, restlessnessAdding picture…
Soothing systemSafeness: contentment and connectionNotice: slower breath, warmth, easeAdding picture…
Care for wellbeingMotivation to relieve sufferingAsk: what would help this person flourish?Adding picture…
SensitivityNoticing distress as it arisesAsk: what am I noticing in them, and in me?Adding picture…
SympathyBeing emotionally moved by sufferingAsk: can I let this touch me?Adding picture…
Distress toleranceStaying with pain without turning awayTry: stay with it for one more breathAdding picture…
EmpathyUnderstanding what is going onAsk: what makes sense about this reaction?Adding picture…
Non-judgementWithout condemnation or shameTry: describe, don't evaluateAdding picture…
Compassionate attentionTurning attention to what helpsTry: recall a time someone was kind to youAdding picture…
Compassionate reasoningBalanced, kind ways of thinkingTry: a letter from your kind, wise selfAdding picture…
Compassionate behaviourThe courage to do what helpsTry: one helpful action, even if hard - Schema therapy modes cardsFree printable schema therapy mode cards: child, coping, critic and healthy adult modes, colour-coded, plus a page of 12 questions for mode work.Adding picture…
Vulnerable childLonely, scared, sad or unlovedNeeds: comfort, safety, reassuranceAdding picture…
Angry childFurious about unmet needsNeeds: validation, then limitsAdding picture…
Impulsive childActs on wants without limitsNeeds: warm, firm limitsAdding picture…
Happy childPlayful, safe and connectedNeeds: play and connectionAdding picture…
Detached protectorShuts off feelings and needsSounds like: "I don't feel anything"Adding picture…
Detached self-sootherNumbs with activities or substancesLooks like: gaming, bingeing, scrollingAdding picture…
Avoidant protectorAvoids people, places and feelingsLooks like: cancelling, staying awayAdding picture…
Compliant surrendererGives in to keep the peaceSounds like: "Whatever you want"Adding picture…
OvercompensatorDominates, attacks or seeks statusLooks like: control, attack, superiorityAdding picture…
Punitive criticHarsh, blaming, punishing voiceSounds like: "You deserve to suffer"Adding picture…
Demanding criticPushes perfection and high standardsSounds like: "It's never good enough"Adding picture…
Healthy adultNurtures, protects and sets limitsSounds like: "I'll look after this" - Motivational interviewing cards: OARS and change talkFree printable motivational interviewing cards: the spirit of MI, OARS skills and DARN change talk, colour-coded, plus 12 evoking questions to use in sessions.Adding picture…
PartnershipWorking with, not on, the personSounds like: "You're the expert on you"
AcceptanceWorth, autonomy, empathy, affirmationSounds like: "It's your choice"Adding picture…
CompassionPutting the person's welfare firstAsk: whose interests does this serve?Adding picture…
EvocationDrawing out their own reasonsSounds like: "What reasons do you have?"Adding picture…
Open questionsInvite reflection, not yes or noSounds like: "Tell me more about…"Adding picture…
AffirmationsRecognise strengths and effortsSounds like: "You've worked hard at this"Adding picture…
ReflectionsMirror the meaning, not just the wordsSounds like: "You're feeling torn"Adding picture…
SummariesCollect and link the change talkSounds like: "So far you've said…"Adding picture…
Desire"I want to… I wish…"Listen for: want, wish, would likeAdding picture…
Ability"I could… I can…"Listen for: could, can, able toAdding picture…
Reasons"Because… it would help…"Listen for: because, so that, it wouldAdding picture…
Need"I need to… I have to…"Listen for: need, have to, must - CPT stuck point themes and questionsFree printable cognitive processing therapy cards: the five stuck point themes for self and others, assimilation and over-accommodation, plus 12 questions.Adding picture…
Safety (self)Beliefs about keeping myself safee.g. "I can't keep myself safe"Adding picture…
Safety (others)Beliefs about danger from otherse.g. "Other people are dangerous"Adding picture…
Trust (self)Trusting my own judgemente.g. "I can't trust my judgement"Adding picture…
Trust (others)Whether others can be relied one.g. "Everyone will let me down"Adding picture…
Power and control (self)Control over my reactions and lifee.g. "I have no control over anything"Adding picture…
Power and control (others)Being controlled by otherse.g. "Others will always control me"Adding picture…
Esteem (self)How I see my own worthe.g. "I am broken"Adding picture…
Esteem (others)How I see other peoplee.g. "People are only out for themselves"Adding picture…
Intimacy (self)Comforting and soothing myselfe.g. "I can't comfort myself"Adding picture…
Intimacy (others)Closeness with other peoplee.g. "If I get close, I'll get hurt"Adding picture…
AssimilationChanging the memory to fit old beliefse.g. "It was my fault"Adding picture…
Over-accommodationExtreme beliefs after the traumae.g. "Nowhere is ever safe" - Trauma-informed care cards: principles and regulationFree printable trauma-informed care cards: the six SAMHSA principles and the window of tolerance, plus 12 trauma-informed questions for practice.Adding picture…
SafetyPhysical and emotional safety firstAsk: what would help you feel safer here?Adding picture…
Trustworthiness and transparencyClear, consistent and honestTry: explain what happens next, and whyAdding picture…
Peer supportLived experience builds hopeTry: connect with others who have been thereAdding picture…
Collaboration and mutualityPower is shared, not heldAsk: how would you like us to do this?Adding picture…
Empowerment, voice and choiceStrengths and choices are honouredTry: offer two real choicesAdding picture…
Cultural, historical and gender issuesContext and identity matterAsk: what is important for me to understand?Adding picture…
Window of toleranceThe zone where we can think and feelNotice: present, connected, able to reflectAdding picture…
HyperarousalAbove the window: fight or flightLooks like: panic, anger, racing thoughtsAdding picture…
HypoarousalBelow the window: shutdownLooks like: numb, flat, far awayAdding picture…
TriggersReminders that bring the past into nowAsk: what did you notice just before?Adding picture…
GroundingComing back to the presentTry: feet on the floor, name what you seeAdding picture…
Co-regulationCalm is shared through connectionTry: slow voice, steady pace, warm tone - Mentalization cards: MBT stance and questionsFree printable mentalization cards: the MBT therapist stance, non-mentalizing modes and key interventions, plus 12 questions that invite mentalizing.Adding picture…
MentalizingUnderstanding behaviour through mental statesAsk: what might have been on their mind?Adding picture…
Not-knowing stanceCurious, never assumingSounds like: "Help me understand…"Adding picture…
CuriosityGenuine interest in mindsSounds like: "I wonder what that was like"Adding picture…
Epistemic trustOpenness to learning from othersGrows when people feel understoodAdding picture…
Psychic equivalenceThoughts feel like realitySounds like: "I feel useless, so I am"Adding picture…
Pretend modeTalk without feelingLooks like: long, empty intellectualisingAdding picture…
Teleological modeOnly actions prove intentionsSounds like: "If you cared, you'd…"Adding picture…
Affect focusName the feeling in the roomTry: "This feels tense between us"Adding picture…
Stop and rewindPause and replay the momentTry: "Can we go back to just before?"Adding picture…
ValidationAcknowledge the experience firstTry: reflect the feeling before exploringAdding picture…
Contrary movesBalance self and other, thought and feelingTry: shift when one side dominatesAdding picture…
Mentalizing the relationshipExplore what is happening between usAsk: "How did you see my reaction?" - Parts work cards: protectors, exiles and SelfFree printable parts work cards: Self, managers, firefighters, exiles and the 8 Cs of Self energy, plus 12 questions for getting to know a part.Adding picture…
SelfThe calm, compassionate coreAsk: "How do you feel toward this part?"Adding picture…
ManagersProactive protectors that keep controlLooks like: planning, criticising, perfectingAdding picture…
FirefightersReactive protectors that douse painLooks like: bingeing, rage, numbingAdding picture…
ExilesYoung parts carrying painCarry: shame, fear, lonelinessAdding picture…
CalmA settled, steady presenceAdding picture…
CuriosityWanting to know the partAdding picture…
CompassionWarmth toward the partAdding picture…
ConfidenceTrust that healing is possibleAdding picture…
CourageWilling to face what hurtsAdding picture…
ClaritySeeing without distortionAdding picture…
CreativityOpen to new possibilitiesAdding picture…
ConnectednessFeeling with, not apart
For teens and adults: CBT and ADHD
- Feelings chart for teens and adultsA free printable feelings chart for teens and adults with 12 emotions, plus a second page of 12 more: guilty, relieved, restless, numb, hopeful and more.Adding picture…
AnxiousAdding picture…
LowAdding picture…
IrritableAdding picture…
StressedAdding picture…
CalmAdding picture…
ContentAdding picture…
HopefulAdding picture…
NumbAdding picture…
OverwhelmedAdding picture…
AshamedAdding picture…
LonelyAdding picture…
Tired - Anxiety scale for teens and adultsA free printable 5-point anxiety scale for teens and adults, plus 12 cut-out coping skill cards: box breathing, grounding, cold water, walk and more.
How big is my feeling?
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Calm2Adding picture…
Uneasy3Adding picture…
Anxious4Adding picture…
Very anxious5Adding picture…
Overwhelmed - CBT thinking traps cardsA free printable board of 12 CBT thinking traps (cognitive distortions), plus a second page of 12 questions to test a thought. For teens and adults.Adding picture…
CatastrophisingExpecting the worst will happenAdding picture…
Mind readingAssuming I know what others thinkAdding picture…
Fortune tellingPredicting it will go badlyAdding picture…
All-or-nothingOnly extremes, no middle groundAdding picture…
Should statementsRigid rules for me or othersAdding picture…
LabellingOne mistake becomes "I'm a failure"Adding picture…
OvergeneralisingOne bad thing means it always happensAdding picture…
Mental filterNoticing only the negativesAdding picture…
Discounting positivesGood things "don't count"Adding picture…
Emotional reasoningI feel it, so it must be trueAdding picture…
PersonalisingBlaming myself for things outside my controlAdding picture…
BlamingIt's all someone else's fault - Challenge a thought: CBT stepsA free printable 8-step guide to challenging an unhelpful thought, from noticing the situation to a balanced thought, plus 8 practice situation cards.1Adding picture…
Notice the situation2Adding picture…
Name the feeling3Adding picture…
Rate it 0–104Adding picture…
Catch the thought5Adding picture…
Check the evidence6Adding picture…
Balanced thought7Adding picture…
Re-rate it8Adding picture…
Next step - Behavioural activation activity menuA free printable behavioural activation menu: 12 small activities for enjoyment, plus a second page of 12 for a sense of achievement. For teens and adults.Adding picture…
WalkAdding picture…
ShowerAdding picture…
Call a friendAdding picture…
Cook a mealAdding picture…
MusicAdding picture…
SunlightAdding picture…
ReadAdding picture…
ExerciseAdding picture…
HobbyAdding picture…
Time with a petAdding picture…
RestAdding picture…
Watch a show - Adult ADHD strategy cardsFree printable adult ADHD strategy cards: 12 practical strategies for starting, focus, memory and time, plus a page of 12 executive function areas.Adding picture…
Body doublingWork alongside someone elseTry: a friend, a call or a study streamAdding picture…
Break it downMake the first step tinyTry: "open the document" counts as a stepAdding picture…
Two-minute startCommit to just two minutesMomentum often carries you onAdding picture…
TimersShort sprints with breaksTry: 20 minutes on, 5 minutes offAdding picture…
Remove distractionsPhone away, one tab openTry: phone in another roomAdding picture…
Movement breaksMove to reset attentionTry: a walk, a stretch, a glass of waterAdding picture…
Externalise itWrite it down, every timeTry: one capture list, always with youAdding picture…
Launch padOne spot for keys, wallet and bagTry: a tray by the doorAdding picture…
Visual remindersPut it where you'll see itTry: a sticky note on the doorAdding picture…
Visible clockSee time passingTry: an analogue clock in viewAdding picture…
Transition alarmsWarnings before you switchTry: alarms at 10 and 2 minutesAdding picture…
Done listTrack what you finishedCounters "I did nothing today"