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VISN 5 MIRECC- Supporting Veterans in Evidence Based Therapy

What is Evidence Based Therapy?

The VA offers multiple options for evidence therapy (EBTs). These therapies have been supported by research studies and have been shown to help with common behavioral health concerns of Veterans, including insomnia, depression, anxiety, relationships, PTSD, and others. Many EBT programs involve worksheets and hand outs, and the purpose of this website is to provide easy access to these resources for Veterans participating in EBT.

Learn more about EBT from these resources:

Explore online self-guided EBT for Veterans:

Access mental health apps to support EBT:

Access the Veterans crisis line by texting 838255, calling 988 (press 1 at the prompt) or visiting the website:

Handouts and worksheets for Evidence Based Therapy

**The handouts and worksheets on this page are currently being reviewed for accessibility. We will update the page as the documents are remediated.**


CBT-Chronic Pain | CBT-Depression | CBT-Substance Use Disorder | Social Skills Training | STAIR

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain

The below resources are meant to help Veterans who are working with a therapist for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP).

CBT-CP Handouts

Session 2

  • CBT-CP Model Handout
  • Chronic Pain Cycle Handout
  • Factors That Impact Pain

Session 3

  • SMART Goal Setting

Session 4

  • Pacing Activities
  • Walking Log

Session 5

Session 6

Session 7

Session 8

Session 9

Session 10

Session 11

  • Anticipating Obstacles
  • Weekly Activities Schedule

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression

The below resources are meant to help Veterans who are working with a therapist for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D). Veterans can learn more about CBT-D here.

CBT-D Workbooks

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CBT-D Worksheets

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorder

The below resources are meant to help Veterans who are working with a therapist for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-SUD). Veterans can learn more about CBT-SUD here.

Fillable Worksheets

  • Change Plan
  • Checklist of Social Pressure Situations
  • Coping Plan
  • Exploring Triggers
  • Five-Column Thought Record Urges
  • Five-Column Thought Record Mood
  • Identifying Social Pressure Situations and Coping Responses
  • Options
  • Problem Solving Steps Worksheet
  • Reflection Sheet
  • Three-Column Thought Record
  • Urge Monitoring Card

Handouts

Social Skills Training

The below resources are meant to help Veterans who are working with a therapist for Social Skills Training (SST). Veterans can learn more about SST here.

SST Skill Sheet

SST Outside Practice Record

Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)

The below resources are meant to help Veterans who are working with a therapist for Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR).

STAIR Handouts

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

  • Interpersonal Schemas Worksheet II

Session 7

Session 8

  • Three Types of Power Balances in Relationships
  • Effective Ways of Saying No

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