CBT couples therapy worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What is the theory behind this CBT couples therapy worksheet?
Cbt for couples consists of working on the maladaptive behavior and thinking patterns that are causing problems in the relationship. These patterns work in a vicious never ending cycle that is triggered by a specific behavior. The couples, with the help of the therapist, work to identify those patterns and their reactions and find alternative ways to communicate.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will help the clients in recognizing their maladaptive patterns that form the vicious maladaptive cycle. This will make them mindful of their thoughts and behaviors.
How to use this worksheet?
To use this worksheet, think about all the behaviors and reactions to your usual fights. Then in the boxes provided below, write them down. Take help from the given example.