Resources for Families

Thank you for accessing our turn-key resources for families. Below you will find a set of programs, videos, books and guides that will help empower you and your family to take control of your mental health. Bookmark this page so you can easily return in he future.

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In addition to our workshops and handbook, Erika’s Lighthouse has a number of resources that are designed to support families. 

Family Engagement & Education

NEW Family Workbook Series

One: We All Have Mental Health 
English | Spanish | Audiobook

Two: Concerned About Your Child
English | Spanish | Audiobook

Three: Getting Help
English | Spanish | Audiobook

Supplemental Resources:
Family Workbook Bookmark (English/Spanish)
Good Mental Health Plan (Spanish)
Building Resiliency  (Spanish)
Resiliency, Hopefulness & Happiness (Spanish)
At-Risk Populations (Spanish)
Managing Stress Worksheet (Spanish)
Trusted Adults Worksheet  (Spanish)
Let's Talk. A Conversation Guide for Families (Spanish)
Taking Note of Your Concerns (Spanish)
Criteria for Diagnosing Depression (Spanish)
Criteria for Diagnosing Anxiety  (Spanish)
Sharing Information with Family/Caregivers (Spanish)
Sharing Information with Older Siblings (Spanish)
Sharing Information with Younger Siblings  (Spanish)
Keeping a Treatment Binder (Spanish)
Questions to Ask Insurance (Spanish)
Interview Questions to Ask Therapists (Spanish)
Questions to Ask at the Start of Therapy (Spanish)
Check-in with Your Child's Therapist (Spanish)
Check-in with Yourself (Spanish)

Parent Handbook on Childhood and Teen Depression
English | Spanish | Bookmark


Family Workshops

Family Workshop I: We All Have Mental Health
On-Demand Virtual Workshop (Spanish)
English Vimeo | YouTube
Spanish Vimeo | YouTube

DIY In-Person Workshop
Facilitator's Guide (Spanish)
Slideshow (Spanish)
Level I Video: English | Spanish

Program Evaluation: Google Survey

Family Workshop II: Depression & Suicide
On-Demand Virtual Workshop (Spanish)
English Vimeo | YouTube
Spanish Vimeo | YouTube

DIY In-Person Workshop
Facilitator's Guide (Spanish)
Slideshow (Spanish)
Level II Video | Level III Video

Program Evaluation: Google Survey

Awareness into Action Activities for Families

Mental Health Bingo  (Spanish)
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Mental Health (Spanish)
Deep Breathing Techniques  (Spanish)
Family Conversation Journal  (Spanish)
Circle of Control  (Spanish)
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Techniques  (Spanish)
Kindness Flowers  (Spanish)
Mindfulness Jars  (Spanish)
Word Breathing  (Spanish)
How do you feel today? (Spanish)
Good Mental Health Week (Spanish)
Feelings Thermometer (Spanish)


Engage

Family Letter/Email Templates
Introductory Letter/Email (Spanish)
Follow-Up Letter/Email (Spanish)
Self-Referral Form for Families (Spanish)
Make a copy of the template and customize for your school!

Intervention Language for Family
 (Canva) | Spanish (Canva)

Depression Discussion Guide (Spanish)


Universal Resources Across Programs

Managing Your Depression (Canva) | Spanish (Canva)
Mental Health Checklist (Canva) | Spanish (Canva)
Positive Coping Mechanisms (Spanish)
Shared Vocabulary (Canva) | Spanish (Canva)
Warning Signs and Symptoms (Canva) | Spanish (Canva)


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