Program Materials for Clinicians
Program materials, as well as engagement and assessment tools for Mental Health Clinicians, are provided below.
For each FAST program, there is a two-page "Snapshot" educational handout that can be given out as a first step in care, prior to referral for the clinician-guided intervention. Click a focus area below to access its program materials.
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Anxiety (FAST-A) Materials
FAST-A provides cutting-edge exposure-based treatment for anxiety in a brief, easy-to-use, workbook-guided format. FAST-A can be delivered in just a handful of sessions, or in an open-ended way. The two-page educational caregiver handout and the video-guided workbook can be given out by providers for families to use independently as a first step in care. Resources for leading FAST-A as a school-based group are linked below.
| Topic | Ages | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Worksheets and Workbooks | ||
| Snapshot (2 pg): Anxiety in Children and Teens | 3 to 18 | English | Spanish | Simplified Chinese | Vietnamese |
| FAST-Anxiety Video-Guided Workbook | 3 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| FAST-Anxiety Workbook (Brief Version) | 9 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| Needle Anxiety Handout | 3 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| FAST-A Child Workbook (older version) | 7 to 11 | English | Spanish |
| FAST-A Teen Workbook (older version) | 12 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| School Refusal Tips for Caregivers | 5 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| Topic | Ages | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Handouts | ||
| FAQs and Common Challenges | 3 to 18 | English |
| Videos | ||
| FAST-A Training (2 hours) | 3 to 18 | English |
| FAST-A Brief Version Clinician Orientation (13 min) | 9 to 18 | English |
| FAST-A Snapshot Demo for PCPs (3 min) | 3 to 18 | English |
| Brave Practice Demonstration: Bee Phobia | 3 to 18 | English |
| Group Materials | ||
| FAST-A School Group Resources |
3 to 18 |
All Materials (English) |
Behavior (FAST-B) Materials
FAST-B provides evidence-based parent/caregiver coaching to address behavior problems in children ages 4 to 11. FAST-B can be delivered in as few as four sessions or in an open-ended way. Each session includes one to two skills for the caregiver to try out with their child to build a strong relationship, encourage more positive behaviors and set limits with problematic behaviors. The two-page caregiver handout can be given out by primary care or school-based providers as a first step in care.
| Topic | Ages | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Worksheets and Workbooks | ||
| Snapshot (2 pg): Challenging Child Behaviors | 4 to 11 | English | Spanish | Dari | Pashto | Simplified Chinese |
| FAST-Behavior Video-Guided Caregiver Workbook | 4 to 11 | English |
| FAST-B Early Adversity Guide | 2 to 11 | English |
| FAST-B Foster Caregiver Guide | 2 to 11 | English |
| Managing Screen Time | 4 to 11 | English | Spanish |
| Kids and Sleep | 2 to 11 | English | Spanish |
| Snapshot: Sensory Differences | 1 to 11 | English |
| Snapshot: Supporting Healthy Screen Use | 1 to 11 | English |
| Snapshot: Supporting Kids After Stress and Trauma | 1 to 11 | English |
| Snapshot: Supporting Kids With Speech Delays | 1 to 11 | English |
| Snapshot: Managing Big Feelings Snapshot | 1 to 11 | English |
| Videos | ||
| 5-Minute FAST-B Intro | 4 to 11 | English |
| FAST-Behavior Basics (Video Landing Page) | 4 to 11 | English |
Depression (FAST-D) Materials
FAST-D provides evidence-based behavioral activation skills to teens and their caregivers. Materials include a two-page educational handout for teens and caregivers, which can be given out by primary care or school-based providers as a first step in care. The new FAST-D workbook is designed to teach skills in a flexible and engaging way, and requires minimal clinician training and preparation.
Early Childhood (FAST-E) Materials
FAST-E was developed to support caregivers of children ages 1 to 4 with promoting their child’s development, strengthening positive connections, and managing challenging behaviors. The workbook helps stressed parents better understand and bond with their child, use behavior management strategies with a developmental lens for younger children, and manage specific challenges such as tantrums, feeding and toileting concerns.
| Topic | Ages | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Workbooks and Handouts | ||
| Snapshot (2 pg): Early Childhood | 1 to 4 | English | Spanish |
| FAST-Early Childhood Caregiver Workbook | 1 to 11 | English | Spanish |
| Snapshot: Sensory Differences | 1 to 11 | English |
| Snapshot: Supporting Healthy Screen Use | 1 to 11 | English |
| Snapshot: Supporting Kids After Stress and Trauma | 1 to 11 | English |
| Snapshot: Supporting Kids With Speech Delays | 1 to 11 | English |
| Snapshot: Managing Big Feelings | 1 to 11 | English |
Parenting Teens (FAST-P) Materials
FAST-P is a program for caregivers of teenagers ages 12 to 18 who want to work on family communication, dealing with teen emotions, improving family relationships and problem-solving around common issues such as homework and screen use. The program is adapted from evidence-based parent behavior management training and emotion coaching programs and incorporates guided problem-solving and organizational skills. The workbook is organized into four “themes” and can be done in four sessions or broken down into smaller, shorter sessions. It can be used as a standalone program or alongside treatment for the teenager. FAST-P was evaluated for parents of teens with ADHD in a research study through Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Trauma (FAST-T) Materials
FAST-T is a brief intervention covering the core components of longer, evidence-based treatments for child and adolescent post-traumatic stress. It is designed to be flexible, given the diverse needs of youth following traumatic experiences, and can be delivered in 4 to 8 sessions or in a more open-ended way. The two-page educational handout can be given out by primary care or school-based providers as a first step in care. The caregiver workbook may be used by caregivers independently. Guides for providers explain how to conduct trauma screening and how to talk with youth about traumatic memories.
| Topic | Ages | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Workbooks and Handouts | ||
| Snapshot (2 pg): Trauma Information for Youths and Caregivers | 12 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| FAST-Trauma Caregiver Workbook | 7 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| FAST-Trauma Child Workbook | 6 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| FAST-Trauma Teen Workbook | 10 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| Racial Discrimination and Mental Health – Handout for Kids and Teens | All | English | Spanish |
| Racial Discrimination and Mental Health – Handout for Teens (Detailed Version) | 13 to 18 | English | Spanish |
| LGBTQ+ Mental Health Handout | 10 to 18 | English | Spanish |
In Development
FAST programs are in development for:
- Addressing safety concerns
- Early intervention for eating disorders
Ways to Learn FAST
Free, on-demand training videos for each of our programs
These videos walk you through the key ideas and show you how to use our freely downloadable handouts and workbook materials. Explore FAST videos.
Live, interactive web-based workshops
These workshops are designed to give you hands-on skills practice and in-depth troubleshooting of common challenges that can come up for each program. Trainings are two to three hours for each program and are currently free to primary care–based providers in Washington state.
To register, please see our FAST Trainings page.
Contact us for more information or questions.
Ongoing case-based learning and technical support
Support is provided via video conferencing calls in small groups that meet every two weeks to discuss FAST cases and integration topics and troubleshoot challenges. Free for primary care–based providers in Washington state.
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