CBT Stress Management Worksheet

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The CBT Stress Management Worksheet is designed to help you understand what’s causing your stress and give you structured ways to manage it. Using core cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, it guides you through identifying stressors, recognizing negative thought patterns, and applying healthier coping strategies. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just mentally drained, this worksheet helps you create a plan that brings clarity, balance, and a greater sense of control over your daily life.

Sections available in this template:

  • Notes: What situation, event, or thought is causing your stress?
  • How intense is your stress right now? (Rate 1-10)
  • How is this stress affecting you in the following areas? (Area of life/Effect of stress)
  • Stress Affecting
  • Area Of Life
  • Effect Of Stress
  • What thoughts do you have about this stressful situation?
  • Questions: Which of these cognitive distractions may be present?
  • What evidence supports these stressful thoughts?
  • What evidence contradicts them?
  • How can you reframe this into a more realistic and balanced thought?
  • What healthy coping strategies can you use to manage this stress?
  • Elimination Strategies
  • Coping strategy
  • How will you apply it?
  • What unhelpful coping strategies should you avoid?
  • What specific actions will you take to manage this stress? (Action step, When will you do it?)
  • After applying these strategies, how does your stress level compare? (Rate 1-10)
  • What will you do differently next time you face a similar stressor?
     
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