The_Cognitive_Triangle_Cheatsheet
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Elias KehayiasThe Cognitive
Triangle Worksheet
The Cognitive Triangle is a core concept in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that
illustrates the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Understanding this triangle helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thought
patterns, leading to improved emotional regulation and healthier behaviors.
Thoughts: Emotions:
Situation
Definition: Our Definition: Our feelings
interpretations or or emotional
perceptions of responses that arise
situations, events, or from our thoughts.
experiences.
Behaviours Examples: Sadness,
Examples: "I am a anger, anxiety,
failure," "No one likes happiness.
me," "I can handle
this."
Thoughts Emotions
Behaviors:
Definition: Our actions or reactions in response to our thoughts and emotions.
Examples: Avoiding a social event, snapping at a friend, seeking support.
Practical Application: Identifying and Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts
1. Identify the Situation: 4. Observe Your Behaviors:
Example: You have a presentation Example: Procrastination, avoiding
at work. preparation.
2. Record Your Thoughts: 5. Challenge Unhelpful Thoughts:
Example: "I am going to mess this Example: "I have prepared well in
up." the past and done fine”
3. Notice Your Emotions: 6. Replace with Balanced Thoughts:
Example: Anxiety, fear. Example: "I am prepared, and I can
handle this."
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