Crisis Safety Plan Worksheet

Creating a safety plan before a crisis develops can make it easier to respond when emotions become overwhelming. A personalised crisis safety plan helps identify early warning signs, coping strategies, support people and practical steps that can increase safety during periods of significant distress.

This printable safety plan helps you identify warning signs, develop coping strategies, list trusted support people, record professional supports, plan ways to make your environment safer and outline the next steps to take if distress becomes overwhelming.

Whether you are working independently, alongside a therapist or supporting clients in therapy, this worksheet provides a practical and structured way to prepare for periods of increased distress and create a personalised crisis response plan.

How This Worksheet Can Help

This worksheet can help you:

• Identify early warning signs of a crisis
• Develop personalised coping strategies
• Increase emotional preparedness
• Identify trusted support people
• Record important professional supports
• Plan ways to increase personal safety
• Create a clear crisis response plan
• Reduce uncertainty during difficult moments
• Support safety planning
• Encourage help seeking

What's Included

Crisis Safety Plan Worksheet Featuring:

• Crisis Safety Plan worksheet

This worksheet can be used independently or alongside therapy.

Who This Resource Is For

This resource may be helpful if you:

• Want to create a personalised safety plan
• Experience periods of overwhelming distress
• Want to identify early warning signs
• Are developing a relapse or crisis prevention plan
• Are completing therapy
• Are looking for printable mental health worksheets
• Want to prepare for difficult situations
• Want a structured crisis planning tool

This resource is suitable for psychologists, counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health clinicians, coaches, mental health students and individuals completing self-directed therapy.

These worksheets are also suitable for therapists to use directly in sessions, as structured discussion tools, skill-building exercises, or between-session homework.

Product Details

Crisis Safety Plan Worksheet

• 1 page PDF
• Instant digital download
• Printable PDF format
• A4 size
• Suitable for print or digital use
• Designed for personal or therapeutic use
• No physical item will be shipped

Important Information

This resource is designed for psychoeducation, therapy and personal development. It is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice, assessment or treatment. If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, contact your local emergency services or crisis support service immediately.

How You Will Receive Your File

Your files will be available for instant download immediately after purchase. Simply download, print or use them digitally at home or during therapy sessions.

Copyright

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This resource is for personal and professional use with clients. Redistribution, resale, sharing, copying or commercial reproduction of these files is prohibited.