The Daily Monitoring Form is a helpful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tool, assisting in the assessment of daily activities and encouraging rating of enjoyment and mastery.
Offers theory, guidance, and prompts for mental health professionals. Downloads are in Fillable PDF format where appropriate.
Includes client-friendly guidance. Downloads are in Fillable PDF format where appropriate.
A fillable version of the resource. This can be edited and saved in Adobe Acrobat, or other PDF editing software.
An editable Microsoft PowerPoint version of the resource.
The Daily Monitoring Form is a helpful CBT worksheet for working with depressed mood. Clients are encouraged to record activities throughout the day at hourly intervals and to rate their levels of mastery and pleasure. This allows for the identification of rewarding activity, which can support behavioral activation interventions.
Activity monitoring is a structured approach to enhance the effectiveness of CBT interventions for depression. It helps both clinicians and clients:
Monitors and promotes engagement in rewarding activities.
Facilitates gradual change in activity patterns.
Enhances understanding of daily fluctuations associated with activity.
Addresses lack of pleasure and motivation in daily life.
Explain the purpose of daily activity monitoring to the client.
Clients should record activities and rate their enjoyment and mastery.
Discuss recorded activities and corresponding ratings with clients to identify patterns.
Use insights gained to collaboratively plan interventions or adjustments.
Regularly review form entries to monitor progress and refine strategies.
Daily monitoring is grounded in the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral activation, where increasing rewarding activities is understood to significantly improve mood. By focusing on qualities of enjoyment and mastery, therapists can better understand their client's daily experiences and make data-driven decisions.
