Thinking styles

This worksheet is designed to help young people understand different thinking styles that can influence how they perceive situations.

It explains common thinking habits like blowing things out of proportion, negative glasses, labelling, all-or-nothing thinking, and jumping to conclusions. It aims to support therapists in bringing awareness of these patterns and their potential effect on their client’s mood.

References and Further Reading

  • Craske, M. G., & Pontillo, D. C. (2005). Cognitive biases in anxiety disorders and their effect on cognitive-behavioral treatment. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 65(1), 58–79.
  • Sportel, B. E., de Hullu, E., de Jong, P. J., & Nauta, M. H. (2013). Cognitive bias modification versus CBT in reducing adolescent social anxiety: A randomized controlled trial. 8(5), e64355.
  • Stallard, P. (2002). Think Good – Feel Good: A cognitive behaviour therapy workbook for children and young people. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Oxford Guide to Brief and Low Intensity Interventions for Children and Young People (Oxford Guides to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). (2022, July 18). Paperback.
  • Beck, A. T., & Beck, J. S. (1995). Cognitive therapy: Basics and beyond. New York: Guilford.
  • Beck, A. T., Rush, A. J., Shaw, B. F., & Emery, G. (1979). Cognitive therapy of depression. New York: Guilford.