Download this free worksheet PDF to help clients identify and overcome denial Denial acts as an emotional defence mechanism where a problem may be unconsciously recognized and understood, but consciously denied or not accepted. In the short term, it can feel far more comfortable to ‘put your head in the sand’, but in the longer […]
Uncommon Practitioners' Therapy Worksheets Library
Although I don't tend to use worksheets in therapy myself, I do know how helpful they can be, particularly when you are learning as a therapist, coach or counsellor, or with particular types of client. At the very least they can give you ideas and steps to use with a client before you see them! All the worksheets in this library are free.
Core Beliefs Worksheet: Identifying and Reframing Damaging Beliefs
Download this free worksheet PDF to help clients identify and change core beliefs that are working against them Core beliefs profoundly shape how we see the world, ourselves, and others. These deeply ingrained assumptions influence our emotional and behavioural responses, often leading to stress, anxiety, or depression when the beliefs are negative or unrealistic. This […]
Gratitude Worksheet: Enhance Emotional Resilience
Download this free worksheet PDF to help clients develop a gratitude practice This Gratitude Worksheet is designed to help you encourage your clients to cultivate a gratitude practice, proven to boost mental and physical health. Regular gratitude can increase alertness, enthusiasm, optimism, and energy, while also improving immune function and reducing symptoms of depression. The […]
Setting Boundaries Worksheet: Navigating Personal Limits
Download this free worksheet PDF to help clients develop healthy personal relationships Understanding and asserting boundaries is crucial to emotional wellbeing and relationship health. Ruminating about crossed boundaries can exacerbate depression and damage self esteem. And learning to set boundaries without undue guilt or anxiety can help clients become happier and more effective in relationships. […]
Coping Skills Worksheet: Developing Effective Strategies for Life’s Challenges
Download this free worksheet PDF to help clients foster more effective, adaptive responses to stress. Life can present challenges that can feel overwhelming, making it difficult to cope effectively. Often, clients struggle to cope with overwhelming situations, resorting to ineffective strategies that may exacerbate their stress. The Coping Skills Worksheet is designed to help your […]
Depression Worksheet: 10 Questions to Identify Root Causes
Download this free therapy worksheet to help get to the bottom of your client’s depression Navigating the complex terrain of depression with clients can often feel like wandering in a new land without a map. No two journeys through depression will be identical and facing the incessant negativity of the depressive mindset can feel like […]
Addressing Cognitive Distortions Worksheet: Reframing Thought Patterns
Download this free CBT worksheet to help your client develop healthier thought patterns Cognitive distortions are erroneous thought patterns that negatively influence perceptions and emotional responses. They are common among individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression. This Addressing Cognitive Distortions Worksheet provides a structured method to help clients identify and challenge these distortions. By recognizing […]
Assertiveness Worksheet: Mastering the ASSA Technique for Greater Client Agency
Download this free therapy worksheet to upskill your client in assertiveness skills Assertiveness is an essential skill for maintaining personal agency and influence, as well as being crucial for one’s mental health, relationships, and overall behaviour. This Assertiveness Worksheet introduces the ASSA technique, a method to enhance a client’s assertiveness in interpersonal situations. This technique […]
‘Life Needs Assessment’ Worksheet: Unveiling Fundamental Emotional and Physical Needs
Humans have fundamental needs that go beyond the obvious necessities of water, food, and shelter—needs that are critical to emotional wellbeing yet often overlooked in modern western culture. As outlined in Human Givens psychology, neglecting these needs can lead to serious conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. The ‘Life Needs Assessment’ Worksheet is a […]
Cognitive Restructuring Worksheet: Reframing Thought Patterns
Cognitive distortions are erroneous thought patterns that negatively influence perceptions and emotional responses. They are common among individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression. The ‘Cognitive Restructuring’ Worksheet provides a structured method to help clients identify and challenge these distortions. By recognizing and modifying these unhelpful thoughts, clients can develop a healthier, more realistic view of […]
