CBT Thought Record
Identifying and restructuring automatic thoughts
CBT Thought Record
Identifying and restructuring automatic thoughts
CBT Thought Record
Identifying and restructuring automatic thoughts
SituationWhat happened? | EmotionName & rate 0-100% | Automatic ThoughtWhat went through your mind? |
Evidence ForFacts supporting it | Evidence AgainstFacts contradicting it | Balanced ThoughtA more realistic view | OutcomeRe-rate emotion 0-100% |
SituationWhat happened? | EmotionName & rate 0-100% | Automatic ThoughtWhat went through your mind? |
Evidence ForFacts supporting it | Evidence AgainstFacts contradicting it | Balanced ThoughtA more realistic view | OutcomeRe-rate emotion 0-100% |
SituationWhat happened? | EmotionName & rate 0-100% | Automatic ThoughtWhat went through your mind? |
Evidence ForFacts supporting it | Evidence AgainstFacts contradicting it | Balanced ThoughtA more realistic view | OutcomeRe-rate emotion 0-100% |
SituationWhat happened? | EmotionName & rate 0-100% | Automatic ThoughtWhat went through your mind? |
Evidence ForFacts supporting it | Evidence AgainstFacts contradicting it | Balanced ThoughtA more realistic view | OutcomeRe-rate emotion 0-100% |
SituationWhat happened? | EmotionName & rate 0-100% | Automatic ThoughtWhat went through your mind? |
Evidence ForFacts supporting it | Evidence AgainstFacts contradicting it | Balanced ThoughtA more realistic view | OutcomeRe-rate emotion 0-100% |
References
- Beck, J. S. (2020). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.
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Common Questions
What is the CBT Thought Record worksheet?
The thought record is a core cognitive-behavioral therapy tool for examining and reappraising unhelpful automatic thoughts. Unlike a simple thought log, the thought record adds a structured restructuring step: after capturing a distressing thought, you evaluate the evidence and generate a more balanced alternative.
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Fill out this worksheet digitally or print it for use in session. You can save your progress with a Pro account. Take your time with each column — there are no right or wrong answers.
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