Mentalism-Based Treatments Worksheet

	Category	Activity
1	Identifying Thoughts	Write down a recurring negative thought you often have. What situations usually trigger this thought?
2	Challenging Beliefs	Identify a belief you hold that might not be entirely rational. Why do you think you hold this belief? Is it based on evidence or assumption?
3	Cognitive Reappraisal	Consider a recent situation where you felt upset. Can you reinterpret the event more positively or neutrally?
4	Behavioral Changes	Think of a negative thought that frequently bothers you. What is one positive action you can take next time this thought arises?
5	Reflection on Emotions	Record an emotion you felt strongly this week. What thought was linked to this emotion? Could changing the thought change the emotion?

References

Beck, A. T. (1979). Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders. New York: International Universities Press.

Ellis, A., & Harper, R. A. (1961). A Guide to Rational Living. North Hollywood, CA: Melvin Powers Wilshire Book Company.

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