CBT Thought Record

Identifying and restructuring automatic thoughts

CBTWorksheetFree ResourceLast reviewed April 2026

CBT Thought Record

Identifying and restructuring automatic thoughts

Entry 1
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%
Entry 2
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%
Entry 3
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%
Entry 4
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%
Entry 5
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%

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