What is the theory behind this “CBT AGENDA SETTING WORKSHEET ”?

In CBT, the therapist and patient work together to develop the agenda to determine how the session time will be used. Setting an agenda guarantees that the time in a session is used effectively and that the patient and the therapist have a say in what is discussed.

How will this worksheet help you?

This CBT agenda setting worksheet will help you to stay focused on the goals that you want to achieve. And will assist you in being more productive and proactive in pursuit of your goals.

How to use the worksheet?

Follow the instructions in the worksheet to set your agendas and related goals effectively. Try to do this activity at least once a week.

CBT AGENDA SETTING WORKSHEET

Write down the Agenda. Agenda should only consist of 2-3 items	What can you do to deal better with the issues that you mentioned in the agenda	Set Goals to work on that agenda	Follow up on your agenda and related Goals after a week
For example: What is the problem? Or what would you like to target to work on?	Example: I want to eat healthy. Now what is your plan? How will you achieve this?	Example: less calorie intake, eating more greens.	Example: What issues you faced to follow the goals that you set for your agenda?

Reference:

1. Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (2nd ed.). New York, NY, US: Guilford Press, from https://img3.reoveme.com/m/be38edbbfc79330a.pdf

You can download this worksheet here.