Thought spotting

This is a simple thought diary that includes sections for noting the time, situation, and thoughts.

This worksheet supports the development of cognitive awareness, a foundational skill in CBT that promotes greater insight into cognitive, emotional, and behavioural connections.

References and Further Reading 

  • Proudfoot, J., & Nicholas, J. (2010). Monitoring and evaluation in low intensity CBT interventions. Oxford guide to low intensity CBT interventions, 97-104.
  • Craske, M. G., & Tsao, J. C. I. (1999). Self-monitoring with panic and anxiety disorders. Psychological Assessment, 11(4), 466–479.
  • Cohen, J.S., Edmunds, J.M., Brodman, D.M., Benjamin, C.L., Kendall, P.C. (2013). Using self-monitoring: implementation of collaborative empiricism in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 20(4), 419-428.