Purpose π―
Help clients identify energy patterns and create routines that support emotional wellness.
Letβs Talk About It π£οΈ
Explore what increases and decreases emotional energy.
Sort experiences into:
- Energy giving activities
- Energy draining activities
- Activities that restore balance
Ask:
- When do you feel most depleted?
- What activities leave you feeling more like yourself?
- Where are you spending energy that is not serving you?
If the Conversation Gets Stuck π‘
- What would you protect your energy from if you could?
- What boundaries could create more space?
- What is one small change that would help?
Telehealth / Whiteboard Version βοΈ
Create an energy bank with deposits, withdrawals, and balance goals.
Why This Works π±
This activity increases awareness of behavioral patterns and supports intentional choices that improve functioning.
Clinical Pearl π§
Clients with depression often describe low energy as a personal failure. Help them explore energy management rather than self-criticism.
Documentation Language π
Therapist utilized behavioral activation and self-monitoring strategies to explore energy patterns, daily routines, and adaptive coping behaviors.
Clinical Focus: Energy Awareness, Behavioral Activation, Routine Development