dysfunctional thought diary

• What is the purpose of the 'Dysfunctional Thought Diary'?

  To record events leading to unpleasant emotions
• What should clients record in the Dysfunctional Thought Diary?

  Events leading up to any unpleasant emotions
• How should clients rate their beliefs in the automatic negative thoughts?

  On a scale of 1-100%
• What is the next step after recording events in the diary?

  Clients write a rational response to thoughts
• What should clients do after writing a rational response?

  Rate their belief in the rational response
• What is the final step clients should take in the process?

  Re-rate their beliefs in the automatic thoughts
• What are the key components of the Dysfunctional Thought Diary process?

  • Record events leading to unpleasant emotions
  • Rate beliefs in automatic negative thoughts (1-100%)
  • Write rational responses to those thoughts
  • Rate beliefs in the rational responses
  • Re-rate beliefs in the automatic thoughts