New Haven Green

Transitions Clinic

The MoD lab is excited to partner with the SEICHE Center and Transitions Clinic to provide mental health care for formerly incarcerated individuals. 

On this page we provide open-access one-page mental health handouts designed for legal system involved individuals. 

We currently only see patients for appointments through the Transitions Clinic.

Skills Info

An * indicates recordings are provided in the “Skills Videos and Audio” section below.

Behavioral Activation*

Sleep Hygiene *

Breathing Exercises*

Relaxation (30s second tension-relaxationProgressive Muscle Relaxation*)

Urge Surfing*

Distress Tolerance (Distraction; Distract from Negative Thoughts)*

Distress Tolerance (Self-Soothing)*

Distress Tolerance (TIPP 1, TIPP 2)*

Distress Tolerance (STOP, PAUSE)*

Emotion Regulation

Acceptance*

Coping with grief

Mental Health Info

What is depression? (handout, video)

What is PTSD? (handout, video)

What is a Substance Use Disorder? (handout, video)

What is a Personality Disorder (BPD and ASPD)?

Quitting smoking (information and quit plan worksheet)

What can someone expect in skills-focused therapy? 

Skills Video and Audio Recordings

This website provides links to free video and audio recordings that can guide clients through essential skills. We thank the original creators of this content for their work.
 

Skills for Thoughts and Feelings

Skills to Manage Emotions