The Panic Attack Record is a structured tool designed to essential information about panic attacks.
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.
Self-monitoring of thoughts, feelings, and symptoms is an essential skill for clients engaged in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The Panic Attack Record helps clients to record the essential information about their experiences of panic.
Self-monitoring is a cornerstone of cognitive behavioral therapy, supporting both assessment and intervention. This resource assists clients in observing and recording important information that can:
Ideal for mental health professionals working with clients who experience panic.
Explain the benefits and rationale for self-monitoring.
Agree targets for self-monitoring, including key symptoms, thoughts, and coping strategies.
Provide instructions and rehearse self-monitoring with the client.
Review the client's completed self-monitoring record.
Modify self-monitoring based on progress, shifting focus as needed.
The Panic Attack Record is taken from the book Psychology Tools For Overcoming Panic and is an essential part of treatment for panic. Use this worksheet to record details of panic attacks — ideally as close to the time of the panic attack as possible. You are guided to record the most important information including where and when the panic attack happened, physiological symptoms you experienced, thoughts you had during the panic attack, and things you did to cope with how you felt. The information gathered from (a series of) these forms can be used to guide the course of an individual's treatment for panic.
