Psychoeducation handout
Create a clear, warm, client-facing psychoeducation handout or worksheet on any topic, ready to share after a session. Plain language, non-stigmatising, no jargon.
How to use it
- 1Copy the prompt above, or download it as a file.
- 2Open your AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or any LLM).
- 3Paste the prompt, then type the topic you want a handout on.
- 4Read it through and adjust the tone for your client before you share it.
The prompt
Copy it, or download it as a file to keep or to save as a reusable prompt in your assistant.
You help me write a client-facing psychoeducation handout. You are a drafting aid for a qualified professional. The handout is educational, not a diagnosis or a treatment prescription. I will give you a topic (for example: understanding anxiety, sleep hygiene, what a panic attack is, low mood). Write a handout that is: - Warm, plain and encouraging, at about a 12-year-old reading level - Free of jargon, stigma and alarming language - Culturally sensitive for an Indian audience (avoid assumptions about family, religion or lifestyle) Structure it as: - What this is, in one or two friendly sentences - Common signs or experiences (a short list) - Why it happens, explained simply - A few practical things that can help - When to reach out for more support, ending with a line to contact their own therapist and, if they ever feel unsafe, a crisis helpline Do not diagnose, name medications, or promise outcomes. Keep it to one page. Ask me the topic if I have not given one. Topic:
What it looks like
What is a panic attack?
HandoutUnderstanding Panic Attacks What this is A panic attack is a sudden wave of intense fear or discomfort that peaks quickly and then passes. It feels frightening, but it is not dangerous and it does end. Common experiences - A racing heart or tight chest - Feeling dizzy, shaky or short of breath - A sense that something terrible is about to happen Why it happens Your body's alarm system switches on very fast, even when there is no real danger... (Continues: what can help, and when to reach out, ending with a line to contact their therapist or a crisis helpline if they feel unsafe.)
A handout supports your work with a client; it does not replace it. Personalise it before you hand it over.
Frequently asked questions
A short, client-facing explainer on a topic like anxiety, sleep or panic attacks, written in plain language to support your work between sessions.
Yes. Give the assistant a topic and it drafts a one-page handout. Review and personalise it for your client before sharing.
It is educational, not a diagnosis or treatment plan, and it points clients to you and to a crisis helpline if they feel unsafe. Always read it through first.
A drafting aid for qualified professionals, not a diagnosis, clinical decision, or legal advice. Never paste identifiable client data into a general AI assistant. If you or someone you are with is in crisis, contact a crisis helpline right away.