The Resiliency Toolkit is a comprehensive, evidence-informed workbook featuring 73 tools and worksheets designed to help people develop the emotional, mental, and behavioural skills needed to overcome life’s challenges. Created by Angela M. Doel, MS, this resource blends therapeutic techniques from CBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and positive psychology to support individuals in becoming more resilient, hopeful, and emotionally well.
This toolkit is ideal for professionals and individuals alike—whether used in counselling, mental health services, education, or self-guided personal development. Each tool is designed to build emotional insight, improve coping strategies, and foster long-term wellbeing.
The toolkit is divided into eight focused sections:
Assessing Resiliency – Identify strengths, self-worth, and how well you bounce back
Challenging Assumptions – Shift negative self-talk, change unhelpful habits, overcome self-sabotage
Coping with Adverse Life Experiences – Tools for grief, fear, trauma, and emotional overwhelm
Emotion Regulation – Learn calming techniques, name emotions, and build distress tolerance
Pursuing Meaningful Goals – Set realistic goals, align with your values, and build motivation
Hopefulness and Optimism – Develop a growth mindset, nurture gratitude, and find purpose
Fostering Wellness – Improve sleep, nutrition, self-care, and physical wellbeing
Interpersonal Effectiveness – Strengthen relationships, set boundaries, and build social support
Each worksheet includes three parts: What to Know, offering background understanding; What to Do, with guided activities, journaling, and reflection; and Reflections on This Exercise, encouraging self-assessment and insight.
Practical uses include:
One-to-one therapeutic sessions in mental health, school counselling, or coaching
Emotional wellbeing groups or resilience programmes
Self-help use for adults and older teens seeking personal growth or recovery
Early intervention and prevention work in community services
Support for individuals coping with trauma, anxiety, low mood, or life transitions
Whether someone is facing a crisis or simply wanting to grow stronger emotionally, The Resiliency Toolkit provides step-by-step guidance to build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting change.
