Dysfunctional Thought Record 2025

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Dysfunctional Thought Record in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the 'Date & Time' at the top of the form. This helps track when the thoughts occurred.
3. In the 'Situation' section, describe the event that led to your unpleasant emotion or distressing thoughts. Be as detailed as possible.
4. Next, write down your 'Automatic Thoughts' that preceded your emotions. This is crucial for identifying patterns in your thinking.
5. Specify your emotions in the 'Emotion(s)' field, such as sad, angry, or anxious. Rate your belief in these automatic thoughts on a scale from 0-100%.
6. Rate the degree of emotion you felt during this situation on a scale from 0-100%. This quantifies your emotional response.
7. Identify any cognitive distortions present using the provided list and note them in the 'Distortion' section.
8. Finally, write down alternative thoughts that could replace your automatic thoughts and reflect on potential outcomes.

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