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The document outlines a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Thought Record template designed to help individuals analyze their automatic thoughts and associated emotions. It guides users through identifying the situation, automatic thoughts, evidence for and against those thoughts, alternative thoughts, and the resulting emotional outcomes. The aim is to facilitate self-reflection and cognitive restructuring.

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Begin by filling out the 'Situation' section. Describe who you were with, what you were doing, when, and where this situation occurred.
In the 'Automatic Thought' field, write down what went through your mind just before you felt a certain way. Consider any fears about what might happen next.
Next, move to the 'Mood/Emotion' section. Describe each mood you felt at that time in one word and rate it on a scale from 0 to 100.
For 'Evidence for the Thought', list any supporting evidence for your automatic thought. Then, in 'Evidence Against the Thought', think critically and provide evidence that contradicts it.
In the 'Alternative Thought' section, jot down any alternative thoughts you have and rate how much you believe each one on a scale from 0 to 100.
Finally, assess how much you now believe the automatic thought and describe your current emotions and planned actions moving forward.

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What are the 9 automatic negative thoughts?

9 Common Automatic Negative Thoughts Patterns To Watch Out For All-or-nothing ANTs. Its when you assume that something is completely good or bad. Focusing on the negative ANTs. Fortune-telling ANTs. Blaming ANTs. Less-than ANTs. Mind reading ANTs. Labeling ANTs. If-Only and Ill-Be-Happy-When ANTs.

What is auto thinking?

Automatic thoughts are the thoughts and/or images that automatically pop into our heads. We dont choose for them to happen, they just do. For example, you may be purposefully working on your homework when the automatic thought pops up that you suddenly need to clean your room or text a friend or call your mom back.

Can automatic thoughts be true?

Automatic thoughts tend to be based on emotions instead of facts. Although the feelings are valid, they are not always rooted in the truth.

What is another word for automatic thought?

Some common synonyms of automatic are impulsive, instinctive, mechanical, and spontaneous. While all these words mean acting or activated without deliberation, automatic implies action engaging neither the mind nor the emotions and connotes a predictable response.

What is automated thinking?

Automatic thinking is the tendency to automatically and unconsciously process information, decide what to do, remember previous events, and make predictions. Deliberate thinking is focused on solving a problem in a way that leads to an optimal solution.

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What does automatic thinking mean?

Automatic thinking is the unconscious, effortless, cognitive process that we use when we need a quick solution to a problem.

What is an automatic thought?

Automatic thoughts are something you may or may not be aware of when going about your daily life. These come up when your mind naturally takes in stimuli throughout your day and makes an attempt to interpret that information.

What are the two types of automatic thinking?

System 1 is fast, automatic, and intuitive, operating with little to no effort. This mode of thinking allows us to make quick decisions and judgments based on patterns and experiences. In contrast, System 2 is slow, deliberate, and conscious, requiring intentional effort.

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