Therapist Sidekick Resource
Pause Before Acting on an Urge
Create a brief pause so there is more room for intentional choice
Create a brief pause before acting on an established target urge so there is more room for intentional choice, without requiring suppression, abstinence, or choosing a different action.
Resource preview — not the full resource
This page describes what’s available in Therapist Sidekick. The complete resource — including prompts, exercises, visuals, and client-ready material — is available inside the therapist workspace.
What this resource is designed to support
- pause before acting on an urge
- increase choice around an urge
- notice an urge before responding
Resource details
Professional-use note: This public page describes the scope of a Therapist Sidekick resource; it is not the resource itself, a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or crisis guidance. Clinicians remain responsible for determining whether any resource is appropriate for a particular client.