OCD thoughts worksheet
By
HappierTherapy
Author bio
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 OCD thoughts worksheet?
People with OCD hold certain dysfunctional beliefs that become obsessions when they are appraised as having some significance or personal value. The thoughts become intrusive specially if they are considered immoral, extremely unacceptable or responsible for preventing harm. These intrusions cause much distress leading to compulsions to alleviate it.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will help clients to monitor their triggers, obsessive thoughts and compulsions. It will also prompt them to think of alternate explanations and notice how it affects their emotions.
How to use the worksheet?
The worksheet is to be used as a homework assignment in between therapist guided sessions. It is used to help clients be aware of and understand the associations between their thoughts, emotions and behavior. It also provides valuable information to be used in the sessions.
