Cognitive Distortions Worksheet

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Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________

1. The Situation

Briefly describe a recent situation where you felt distressed:

2. Your Automatic Thoughts

What thoughts went through your mind during this situation?

3. Identify the Distortion

Which of these cognitive distortions apply? (check all that apply)

4. Challenge the Thought

What evidence supports or contradicts this thought?

5. Balanced Thought

Write a more balanced, realistic version of the thought: