Understanding Psychosis (Client Handout)

What is Understanding Psychosis (Client Handout)?

A plain-language explanation of psychosis and what helps. Psychosis means losing some contact with reality, and it can be treated. Many people recover well, especially with early support.

When to use it

• Psychoeducation after a first episode
• Relapse prevention with a care team
• Supporting families alongside psychiatric care

How to use it in session

1. Explain the purpose and check that the client wants to do this.
2. What it can look like.
3. Why it happens.
4. What helps.
5. Agree one small next step.

Clinician tips

• Use alongside psychiatric care, not instead of it.
• Assess risk, including command hallucinations, at every contact.
• Involve family and supporters with the client’s consent.

Sharing with clients

Members can download the PDF to print or email, or copy a private client link from the download box. Your client opens the link and downloads the worksheet on any device. No client account is needed, and nothing your client writes is stored on TherapyAid.

References

This worksheet is an educational tool for use by, or under the guidance of, a licensed or registered mental-health professional. It is not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for clinical judgement. If a client is in crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 9-1-1.