MIRECC / CoE
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
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
CBT-D Worksheets
- My SMART Goals
- Problem Solving Worksheet
- Pleasant Activities List
- CBT-D Goals Worksheet
- CBT-D 5 Column Thought Record
- CBT-D 3 Column Thought Record
- CBT-D Activity Monitoring Form
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
- Basic Tips for Assertive Communication
- Facts about Cravings
- Feelings A-Z
- How Communication Happens
- Menu of Possibly Pleasurable Activities
- Situations, Thoughts, and Feelings
- Urge Monitoring Instructions
- Urge Surfing Instructions
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 Information for Veterans
- Brief SST Group Session Sequence
- Videoconference Etiquette Tips Sheet
- Sample SST Group Expectation
SST Skill Sheet
SST Outside Practice Record
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