Putting Thoughts on Trial is a CBT activity focused on the examination of irrational thoughts. Your client will act as a defense attorney, prosecutor, and judge, as they compare evidence for and against a single thought. Like in a real court of law, only verifiable facts are admissible as ...
The term cognitive restructuring refers to the process of challenging, and changing, irrational thoughts. Socratic questioning is one technique to encourage this process. Therapists use Socratic questioning verbally by asking probing questions about their clients' irrational thoughts. As clients improve ...
Training in pain coping skills will be described as a way of changing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to pain. Using techniques drawn from cognitive therapy, patients will be taught how to identify irrational, maladaptive, and catastrophic pain-related thoughts and to replace these...
worksheet Basic Emotions Reference Exploring emotions is an important part of therapy. However, many people have a hard time identifying and naming their feelings. Complex emotions are often hidden behind catch-all terms such as “I feel good” or “I feel bad.” The Basic Emotions handout lis...