Faulty Thinking Workbook, Fixing Faulty Thoughts

This packet is a useful therapy tool that addresses interrupting and replacing cognitive distortions and unhelpful thought patterns.  It features valuable information for you to help your clients learn about and understand cognitive distortions/faulty thinking, worksheets to have them fill out (or for you to work on with them in therapy), and charts, checklists, and more for them to use in helping them to progress in their therapy.  Many of these pages are great for intake, session activities, psycho-education, and homework assignments.

Faulty thought patterns, also known as cognitive distortions, are irrational or biased ways of thinking that can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.  These patterns can distort reality and contribute to feelings of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.

Recognizing these patterns is the first step in challenging and changing them.  This helps individuals identify and challenge faulty thought patterns to develop healthier ways of thinking and coping.

Included in this packet:

• Awareness of Thoughts
• Awareness of Faulty Thoughts
• Types of Faulty Thought Patterns/Cognitive Distortions (with Definitions and Examples)
• Recognizing Faulty Thoughts Chart
• Challenging Faulty Thoughts Chart
• Faulty Thoughts Tracker
• Worksheets on Specific Cognitive Distortions (All or Nothing Thinking, Overgeneralization, Catastrophizing, Mind Reading, Emotional Reasoning)
• Tips for Therapists
• Developing a Treatment Plan
• Questions to Ask Clients
• Tips for Clients Sheets (Correcting Cognitive Distortions and Cognitive Restructuring)

This resource was created by Lori Granieri, School Psychologist, ADHD Coach, Writer, Learning Designer, and owner of Enrichment Source: Resources for Life Improvement.  Enrichment Source is located in Ventura, California, and offers educational, social emotional, mental health, and wellness products, programs, content creation, curriculum and more.  Visit www.EnrichmentSource.com