Therapy worksheets related to CBT, self-esteem, anger, and more.

In addition to the struggles of a traditional depression diagnosis, parents with postpartum depression face several unique challenges. Feelings of overwhelm and sadness can lead to guilt, as parents ask: "Why am I not happier? Shouldn't my child be enough?" Then, on top of it all, there are the normal stressors and practical challenges of parenthood...

Triggers for anxiety and trauma can ignite uncomfortable emotions, painful memories, and other debilitating symptoms. Avoiding these triggers is a normal—but often harmful—response. Avoidance may give relief from the most acute symptoms of anxiety and trauma, but cause these same symptoms to worsen over time...

For adults with ADHD, it can be difficult to focus on important tasks. ADHD may lead to procrastination, distraction, feelings of overwhelm, or simply forgetting about the task. CBT for ADHD teaches practical skills to address these challenges. The ADHD Focus Plan worksheet combines these practical skills into a simple planning process...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults with ADHD emphasizes education and skill-building throughout treatment. One major challenge is making those skills stick. It’s one thing to think “I should make a to-do list”, and it’s another to actually do it. By organizing some of the most important ADHD management skills into one short list, this handout was designed to make it more likely that skills will be retained and used...

Rewards and consequences are some of the most powerful tools at a parent’s disposal. When used effectively, they discourage unwanted behavior and promote healthy replacement behaviors. However, many parents become frustrated when their attempts at using rewards and consequences are ineffective. Common pitfalls, such as the inconsistent use of consequences, can completely undermine their value...

Time-outs are a quick and effective technique for managing a child's behavior. However, as many parents know, simple mistakes can cause time-outs to backfire, or simply not work. The How to Use Time-Outs handout provides tips and guidelines for making time-outs as effective as possible. These guidelines cover basic time-out instructions, such as how to give a time-out, as well as addressing common pitfalls, such as over-lecturing and inconsistency...

Early in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), clients will learn the cognitive behavioral model, and begin recording their experiences in a thought log. For many, the jump between these two tasks is difficult. The Cognitive Model: Example & Practice worksheet was designed to bridge this gap. In this CBT worksheet, the model is illustrated alongside an example, with space for your client to record a real-life example of their own...

A cost/benefit analysis is a classic technique for decision-making. In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this technique has been adapted for use in cognitive restructuring. Put more simply, a cost/benefit analysis can be used to challenge old, unhealthy patterns of thinking, allowing them to be replaced by new, more adaptive thoughts...

Anger Stop Signs introduces children to anger warning signs through simple writing and fun activities. Warning signs are clues that your body uses to let you know your anger is growing. When kids learn to identify their own anger warning signs, they can intervene before their anger grows out of control...

The Coping Skills: Anxiety worksheet describes four strategies for reducing anxiety. Strategies include deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery, and challenging irrational thoughts. These coping strategies can help your clients deal with anxiety when it arises, as well as contributing to long-term anxiety relief...