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Client worksheets
Free · Printable & fillable PDF
Spot the Thought, Find the Pattern
Worked examples and response spaces for noticing thoughts, exploring patterns and considering a fairer view.
4 pages · Printable & fillable PDF
Free · Printable & fillable PDF
Balanced Thinking
Review evidence, consider other explanations and plan a small test with a believable perspective.
3 pages · Printable & fillable PDF
Free · Printable & fillable PDF
Catch the Automatic Thought
Five gentle steps to identify a situation, feelings, a thought and personal meaning. Includes examples.
3 pages · Printable & fillable PDF
Therapist references
Free · Printable PDF
Automatic Thought Identification
A discovery pathway, adaptable prompts, worked example and practice template for therapists.
3 pages · Printable PDF
Free · Printable PDF
Socratic Questioning
Prompts for clarifying meaning, exploring evidence, considering alternatives and planning a useful test.
3 pages · Printable PDF
Free · Printable PDF
Thought Record Troubleshooting
Explore common sticking points, accessibility needs and forms that increase anxiety.
3 pages · Printable PDF
Free · Printable PDF
Rules & Assumptions
Explore personal rules, their purpose and costs, with a worked example and session template.
3 pages · Printable PDF
Free · Printable PDF
Cognitive Distortions
Ten thinking patterns, collaborative questions and a worked example. Corrected layout keeps every section readable.
3 pages · Printable PDF
Visual reminders
Optional PNG image guides to accompany the PDF resources. These are images, not interactive worksheets.
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Catch the Automatic Thought
A concise visual reminder to accompany the related worksheet or therapist guide.
PNG image · Not a fillable worksheet
Free · PNG visual guide
Spot the Thinking Pattern
A concise visual reminder to accompany the related worksheet or therapist guide.
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Free · PNG visual guide
Thought Record Troubleshooting
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PNG image · Not a fillable worksheet
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