Helping You Support Teens & Families with Resources Designed for Hospital Staff

FOR HOSPITAL STAFF

Why These Resources Exist

Hospital staff are often the first to support a teen and family in crisis. But not every family is ready to make big decisions in the moment.

These free resources were created to help you:

Offer something helpful immediately
Support teens while they regulate and process
Give parents tools they can use at home
Explain emotional regulation clearly
Feel supported by a community provider who values your work

Supportive Tools for the Moments That Matter Most

Created to support you as you guide teens and families through difficult decisions.

Helpful Worksheets and Guides for

Your Patients & Families

These free worksheets and guides were created for hospital teams to use with teens during crisis moments, or to share with parents as tools they can use at home. Click any title below to download the PDF.

Values Exploration Worksheet

A guided worksheet to help teens identify what truly matters to them, ideal for grounding, decision-making, and crisis support.

Holistic Wellness Plan

A simple structure families can use to build routines around sleep, movement, nutrition, connection, and creativity.

Window of Tolerance

A visual guide that explains hyperarousal, hypo arousal, and regulation—helping parents understand emotional states clearly.

Drawing with Music

A creative regulation exercise that supports expression, grounding, and emotional release during stressful moments.

Validating Statements Cheat Sheet

Helpful phrases staff and parents can use to de-escalate emotion, build trust, and support regulation.

Boundaries Through Attachment

A simple model explaining how healthy boundaries and attachment work together to support safer, stronger family dynamics.

When a Teen Needs More Support Than a Worksheet

Teens often need a higher level of support after crisis moments. These programs offer structure, safety, and skill-building for adolescents and their families.