This checklist helps clients build awareness of common cognitive distortions (e.g., all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, mental filter) by rating how often each pattern fits their typical thinking. It’s designed to be nonjudgmental and practical—use it to create shared language in session, prioritize targets for CBT work, and track change over time. Great as an early-session tool or a periodic “check-in” worksheet to measure progress.

Best for

• CBT for depression and anxiety

• Clients who struggle with self-criticism, catastrophizing, or rigid thinking

• Identifying treatment targets and monitoring improvement