November Cognitive Kit: Veterans Day and National Family Caregivers Month

Welcome to our November Cognitive Kit which recognizes both National Family Caregivers Month and Veterans Day. This month, we are sharing a book recommendation, coloring page, journal page, crossword puzzle, and some additional resources and further reading.

Click on the files below to download and print any of the exercises and if you’d like to, please tag us on social media when you’re finished. We’d love to see your completed activities!

Book Recommendation:

Both veterans and caregivers may suffer from mental health challenges. This month we are recommending:

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith (2022)

“Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.

Filled with secrets from a therapist’s toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith’s expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself. Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before tackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions in bite-sized, easy-to-digest entries which make it easy to quickly find specific information and guidance.

Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical well-being. Packed with proven strategies, Dr. Julie’s empathetic guide offers a deeper understanding of how your mind works and gives you the insights and help you need to nurture your mental health every day. Wise and practical, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before might just change your life.” (Summary from Amazon)

You can find Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? at your local library, or on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and more.