The HEART Model™
Developed by Matt Wade, LMFT
DOWNLOAD WORKSHEETS
Please enjoy these free pdf worksheets. Duplicate them as often as you need.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET:
Appendix A — The HEART Model™ at a Glance
A one-page summary of the five steps.
Appendix B — Full HEART Worksheets Collection
Every worksheet from all five sections (H, E, A, R, T).
Appendix C — HEART Quick-Reference Cards
Short, accessible prompts for each step; ideal for couples, therapists, and pastors.
Appendix D — The HEART Model™ Visual Diagrams
Includes the HEART Cycle Wheel, the HEART Vertical Funnel, and the Step-by-Step Flow Diagram.
Appendix E — QUICK-START GUIDE FOR COUPLES
A simple way to use the HEART Model™ anytime you feel disconnected.
Appendix F — Practical Scripts & Sentence Starters
Repair statements, empathy phrases, acknowledgment templates, and softening statements.
The HEART Model™
The HEART Model™ is a compassionate, research-informed guide for anyone who wants to heal relational hurt and rebuild trust. Whether you’re an individual, a couple, a therapist, or a pastor supporting others, this model offers a clear, accessible pathway for moving through pain with honesty, empathy, and emotional safety.
Grounded in attachment science and real-life healing stories, the HEART Model™ teaches you how to:
honor what hurt without minimizing it
empathize with your partner’s experience
acknowledge responsibility without shame
release resentment without pressure
turn toward repair with intention and hope
This isn’t a shortcut or a forced apology. It’s a gentle, practical rhythm that helps relationships reconnect after both small ruptures and deep wounds.
If you’re longing for healing, clarity, and closeness — or you help others navigate their most vulnerable moments — The HEART Model™ offers a map for the journey to forgiveness.