Templates & Worksheets
Thought Record Worksheet: Challenge Negative Thoughts
Identify and challenge negative thoughts with this structured CBT tool.
Last updated: January 2025
With this resource, you'll learn how to:
Recognize triggers and thought patterns
Challenge unhelpful thoughts with evidence-based reflection
Develop healthier, balanced perspectives
The Thought Record Template is a powerful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tool designed to help individuals recognize and transform unhelpful thought patterns. By logging situations that trigger negative thoughts, users can begin to understand their emotional responses and challenge cognitive distortions. This template guides users to evaluate evidence for and against their thoughts and encourages the development of healthier, balanced perspectives. Use this worksheet as part of a daily or weekly routine to strengthen emotional resilience and practice cognitive restructuring techniques in real-time.
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