Bad Thoughts lead to Depression Feelings Worksheet


What is the theory behind this Bad Thoughts lead to Depression Feelings Disorder?

According to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy how we think, feel and behave is all connected with each other. Our negative thoughts make us feel uncomfortable emotions which in turn makes us act in unhelpful ways. It is thus crucial for individuals to understand and be aware of this connection so that they can actively try to replace negative thoughts before they begin to affect their feeling and then the following unhelpful actions. 

How will the worksheet help?

The worksheet is based on a thought record which will help clients to keep track of their negative and positive thoughts and the emotions they generate over  a period of a week. This exercise is meant to increase their awareness about the power of their thoughts over their feelings. 

How to use the worksheet?

This worksheet can be used by therapists and counsellors with clients who are seeking help for depression. It will require them to keep track of their thoughts over a week. They have to note down any negative or positive thoughts that they get along with an assessment of their feelings at the time. 

Bad Thoughts lead to Depression Feelings Worksheet

Use this thought diary to keep track of your positive and negative thoughts along with how they make you feel.  At the end of the week notice how your thoughts are related to your feelings.

Negative thoughtsHow do they make me feel?Positive thoughtsHow do they make me feel?


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References

Beck, J. S. (2020) Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond (3rd ed). Guilford Press.

Nyklíček, I., Tinga, A. & Spapens, S. (2021). The Relation between Thinking and Mood in Daily Life: the Effects of Content and Context of Thought. Consciousness and Cognition, 95.

You can download this worksheet here.


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