CBT Worksheets for Adults and Teens, Thought Record, Thinking Traps, Cognitive Distortions, Therapy Handouts

Teach the core tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a way clients actually use. This printable set walks adults and teens through how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, how to spot thinking traps, and how to test and reframe unhelpful thoughts, with plenty of write-in space and worked examples. Made by the team at Paris Counseling.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
- CBT Basics for Adults (6 pages) - the thought-feeling-behavior cycle, 11 common thinking traps, a 7-column thought record with a worked example, examining the evidence, core beliefs (downward arrow), behavioral activation with an activity + mood log and weekly plan, and a relapse-prevention plan
- CBT Basics for Teens (5 pages) - the same skills with real teen examples (group chats, grades, social media, sports): thinking traps, a "Catch It, Check It, Change It" thought log, thought detective, digging into deeper beliefs, action-before-motivation log, and a bounce-back plan
- Thinking Traps Reference (2 pages) - a one-page reference poster plus 11 cut-out reframe cards (a question to ask and a balanced thought to try) and a blank card for your own
- ThankYou-ParisCounseling.pdf (1 page) - printing tips and links to more free resources

HOW TO USE
Introduce the thought-feeling-behavior cycle in session, then assign the thought record as homework.
Post the Thinking Traps reference in an office, classroom, or at home.
Print the reframe cards on cardstock to carry along.
Use the relapse-prevention or bounce-back plan near the end of treatment.

WHAT YOU'LL PRACTICE
- Connecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Naming common thinking traps (cognitive distortions)
- Completing a thought record
- Weighing evidence for and against a thought
- Uncovering core beliefs with the downward arrow
- Scheduling mood-lifting activities (behavioral activation)
- Building a plan to handle setbacks

PERFECT FOR
- Therapists, counselors, and social workers
- School counselors and teachers working with teens
- Group therapy and psychoeducation classes
- Adults and teens practicing CBT skills at home

Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles.

PLEASE NOTE
- This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical item will be shipped.
- Files are available to download immediately after purchase from your Etsy Purchases page.
- The "Watermark Removed After Purchase" text in the photos does not appear on the files you receive.
- US Letter size (8.5 x 11 in); prints fine on A4 with "fit to page."
- For personal, classroom, or therapy-practice use. Please do not resell or redistribute the files.

This resource is educational and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

(c) Paris Publishing LLC