Understanding Me Booklet: A Printable Resource for Teens
A reflective, strengths-based resource to support self-understanding and emotional wellbeing for neurodivergent teens, teens with disability or those navigating big emotions.
Understanding Me: Teen Edition is a printable, teen-led workbook designed to help young people reflect on who they are, how they feel and what helps them thrive. Created by Calm Minds Clinic, this engaging resource supports emotional regulation, communication and self-awareness - offering teens a safe way to be seen, heard and better understood.
Whether used at home, in therapy or in educational settings, the booklet can be explored independently or alongside a psychologist, counsellor, support worker, educator or trusted adult. Once completed, it becomes a practical and compassionate tool - helping others better understand the teen’s needs, preferences and personal support strategies.
Through thoughtful prompts, visuals, writing space and reflection activities, teens can explore:
What brings comfort, stress or overwhelm
How they learn, communicate and self-regulate
What supports they find helpful in tricky moments
Their hopes, values, goals and identity
Whether your teen is autistic, has ADHD, experiences anxiety, sensory sensitivities or emotional challenges - Understanding Me provides a gentle and empowering way to tell their story in their own words.
Used and loved by:
Psychologists and Counsellors
Youth Workers and Support Workers
Occupational Therapists (OTs)
Teachers and Wellbeing Staff
Parents and Carers
What’s Inside:
- 16-page guided workbook
- Thoughtful prompts for exploring identity, emotions and personal strengths
- Space to personalise communication preferences, sensory experiences and support needs
- Visual and written tools to build emotional awareness and regulation
- A full-page strategy guide for self-care and coping, with icons to customise
- Supportive, inclusive language - no labels, no pressure
Format:
Printable PDF (A4 format)
Ideal for printing, laminating or digital use
Reusable with whiteboard marker if laminated
Recommended for ages 12+