Books and Resources

I Caught A Thought by Chiffon M. Samuel MA, LPC

I Caught A Thought: Workbook For Kids


Caleb is a bright little boy who grapples with an upsetting negative thought. Follow Caleb through the process of a negative thought influencing his mood and controlling the course of his entire day. The workbook includes a guided therapeutic exercise, drawing, and coloring pages!

O.P.E.N. by Chiffon M. Samuel MA, LPC

O.P.E.N. Exercise Worksheet

Use the acronym O.P.E.N to prepare for your first counseling session.

Many first-time clients show up to their initial session with no idea what to expect.

This worksheet will guide you on how to prepare.

Talk therapy works best when the client enters the therapeutic relationship with openness.

G.L.A.D. by Chiffon M. Samuel MA, LPC

G.L.A.D. Exercise Worksheet

The G.L.A.D Technique...

This acronym is a technique for finding joy and balance in the life you have now.

It forces you to be observant through a positive perspective.

Esteem-able Acts by Chiffon M. Samuel MA, LPC

'Esteem-able Acts' Exercise Worksheet

How To Improve Your Self-Esteem


We can change our negative self-image by redirecting our focus and behaviors to things we respect.

The more time we spend making choices we respect the higher our self-esteem rises.

I call these healthy choices “esteem-able acts."

DFWLPC Workbook "Enduring Hard Times" by Chiffon M. Samuel MA, LPC

'Enduring Hard Times' Workbook

A Guide to Resilience and Self-Care While Working with Your Therapist


Enduring difficult times can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. By working with a mental health professional, you’re taking an important step toward healing. This handout is designed to complement your therapy, offering practical strategies to help you manage challenges as you work through them with your therapist.