CBT BEHAVIOURAL ACTIVATION WORKSHEET
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HappierTherapy
What is the theory behind this “CBT BEHAVIOURAL ACTIVATION WORKSHEET”?
Behavioral activation is a technique used in CBT to create a very detailed strategy to participate in healthful activities during behavioral activation.
How will this worksheet help you?
This worksheet will assist you in engaging daily activities that are helpful to increase motivation and energy to complete basic healthy life tasks. This worksheet will help you to be more active and productive in your daily life activities.
How to use the worksheet?
Follow the instructions mentioned in the worksheet.
CBT BEHAVIOURAL ACTIVATION WORKSHEET
| List three activities you enjoy: | List three responsibilities you need to take care of: |
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| Try doing at least one activity or responsibility each day. Use the following scale to rate your depression, pleasant feelings, and sense of achievement before and after the activity. | |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| None | Moderate | Extreme |
| Activity (location, date, time) | Rating | Depression | Pleasure | Achievement |
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You can download this worksheet here.
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References
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Dimidjian, S., Hollon, S. D., Dobson, K. S., Schmaling, K. B., Kohlenberg, R. J., Addis, M. E., … & Atkins, D. C. (2006). Randomized trial of behavioral activation, cognitive therapy, and antidepressant medication in the acute treatment of adults with major depression. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 74(4), 658, from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16881773/
