What this worksheet helps with
A thought record can make links between situations, interpretations and emotional reactions easier to notice. The evidence columns support a more deliberate assessment of the strongest automatic thought.
Psychology worksheet
Thought Record Worksheet
Record a situation, emotional response, automatic thoughts, evidence and a more balanced alternative thought.
This CBT Thought Record Worksheet, also known as a thought diary, breaks a difficult experience into manageable parts. It helps the user record what happened, identify emotions and automatic thoughts, examine evidence and develop a balanced response.
How to use the worksheet
Complete the worksheet for one specific situation. Use concrete facts, rate the strongest emotion before and after examining the thought, and finish with a realistic alternative perspective and helpful action.