Words like always, never, should, and have to can make our thoughts feel more rigid, overwhelming, and difficult to challenge. This free CBT-based worksheet helps clients recognize absolute language, understand how it can influence emotions and behaviors, and practice replacing rigid thoughts with more flexible and accurate alternatives.
The worksheet includes easy-to-understand psychoeducation, real-life examples, reflection questions, and guided exercises using a Catch It → Check It → Change It approach.
A helpful resource for therapists to use in session, assign between sessions, or provide to clients who struggle with all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, self-criticism, or rigid expectations.
Free to download and use with your clients.
Words like always, never, should, and have to can make our thoughts feel more rigid, overwhelming, and difficult to challenge. This free CBT-based worksheet helps clients recognize absolute language, understand how it can influence emotions and behaviors, and practice replacing rigid thoughts with more flexible and accurate alternatives.
The worksheet includes easy-to-understand psychoeducation, real-life examples, reflection questions, and guided exercises using a Catch It → Check It → Change It approach.
A helpful resource for therapists to use in session, assign between sessions, or provide to clients who struggle with all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, self-criticism, or rigid expectations.
Free to download and use with your clients.