- This worksheet is designed for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises to help users distinguish between their thoughts and feelings in response to distressing situations.
- The top section defines "Thoughts" as mental processes including assumptions, beliefs, opinions, ideas, and decisions, while "Feelings" are described as emotions influenced by those thoughts.
- The main table has three columns: "Situation," "Thoughts," and "Feelings." Users are instructed to fill in a specific distressing situation in the first column, then identify and record the automatic thoughts that arise in the second column, and finally note the resulting emotional responses in the third column.
- The purpose is to increase self-awareness, challenge irrational or unhelpful thoughts, and understand how thoughts trigger emotional reactions, which can lead to healthier coping strategies.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of thoughts and feelings worksheet.
