Thought Tracker
Date
Time
Place
1
Trigger / Situation
2
Emotional Response
3
Type of Thought
4
Automatic Thoughts
5
Evidence
6
Is It the Truth? Evidence Against
7
Alternative / Balanced Perspective
8
Impact on Behavior
9
Coping Strategies Used
10
Re-rate Emotions
11
Common Trigger Patterns
12
One Helpful Action for the Next 24 Hours
Remember Thoughts are mental events, not facts. Identifying triggers, examining evidence, and choosing helpful responses can reduce the intensity and frequency of rumination and intrusive thoughts over time.
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About This Tool

This tool is for education and self-reflection. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment, is not a substitute for care from a licensed professional, and using it does not create a therapist-client relationship.

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