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Counseling Toolkit

Clinically informed and faith-based resources for lasting mental health impact. The Mental Warrior Counseling Toolkit is a thoughtfully curated collection of digital downloads for counselors, coaches, ministry leaders, and individuals pursuing healing and transformation. Each resource is both clinically informed and grounded in faith — blending professional best practices with biblical wisdom to guide lasting change.

Whether you’re helping clients process trauma, strengthen relationships, grow spiritually, or find clarity in the chaos, these tools are designed to support meaningful, restorative work in every season.

Toolkit Resources

"5 Things" for Building a Better Marriage

A guided journaling activity designed to be used as a conversation starter, or incorporated into counseling sessions or workshops.

The Daily Filter: Renewing Your Mind with Biblical Clarity

A reflective guide for filtering thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through the truth of God’s Word. 

From Self-Care to Surrender: Biblical Reflection Activity

A self-guided journaling tool that explores the difference between cultural self-care and Christ-centered transformation.

Change of Heart: Reflection for Spiritual Realignment

This prayer tool gently leads individuals to evaluate their thoughts and habits in light of Scripture.

10 Communication Blockers to Avoid for Healthier Conversations

This resource outlines common blockers that can hinder meaningful interactions and guides how to avoid them.

Exploring Growth: Reflective Homework for Clients

A menu of reflective and exploratory assignments and activities that can be customized for individual clients.

Couple’s Discovery Exercise: “What We Bring to the Table”

This exercise invites couples to take an honest look at what they each value, need, and struggle with in their relationship.

EMDR-Informed Trauma Processing Tool for Mission Work

This tool is designed for use in mission settings where individuals may benefit from gentle, structured support to process difficult memories.

Restoring Peace: A Trauma Care Guide Using EMDR

This EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) guide is designed for trained counselors and trauma-informed practitioners to use with clients.

Understanding Forgiveness: A Path to Freedom

This guided reflection provides an invitation to consider the true nature of forgiveness: as a choice to let go of the weight of judgment and entrust justice to God.

Approaching Healthy Conflict & Confrontation

A pathway to growth through healthy confrontation is not about being right—it’s about doing right. It’s a tool for growth, not control.

Investing in Your Marriage: Cultivating Connection

This worksheet guides couples through a reflection on the way they invest in one another. 

Recognizing Spiritual Trauma: An ACE’s Screening Tool

This screening tool is designed to help individuals recognize Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) related to spiritual or religious environments.

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