Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Worksheet

1. Anxiety disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can arise after exposure to a traumatic event. Excessive, troubling thoughts and sensations about the encounter that linger long after the event has ended are the characteristics of the disorder.

2. Try to recall the characteristics and symptoms of PTSD which you face.

3. How does PTSD impact your life?

4. What are some of your triggers?

5. Create a mood journal to analyze your symptoms.

6. Practice grounding techniques such as the following

• Mindful breathing
• PMRT
• Guided Imagery

References

1. Psychiatry.org - What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
2. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
3. ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/overview_therapy.asp
4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Treatment of PTSD (apa.org)

You can download more Mental Health worksheets here.

Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counselor.