Design Teen DBT/CBT Worksheets

I have roughly twenty draft worksheets that teach Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy skills to teens. The content is already written; what I need is a clean, professional layout that still feels approachable and engaging for a teenage audience.

Here’s what will make this project a success:

• Visual Tone
The overall style should be simple and teen-friendly—nothing too corporate or childish. Because the final workbook will be printed in black and white, creative use of line weights, shading, and typography will be essential to keep each page visually interesting without relying on colour.

• Design Elements
Please weave in small icons or light illustrations to break up text and reinforce key ideas, and add interactive touches such as checkboxes where exercises call for reflection or tracking. These graphic elements must stay consistent across all pages so the workbook feels unified.

• Deliverables
1. Print-ready PDF of each worksheet (A4 and US Letter).
2. An editable source file set—InDesign, Illustrator, or Canva are all fine—as I may tweak copy later.
3. A brief style guide outlining fonts, icon set, and layout rules to ensure future pages match the look you establish.

If you have previous examples of monochrome workbook or worksheet design, that would be great for inspiration, but it’s not mandatory. I’m ready to share the current templates as soon as we get started and will provide quick feedback so we can iterate smoothly.