The Panic Attack Progress Record is designed to track panic attack frequency over time.
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.
An editable Microsoft PowerPoint version of the resource.
An editable Microsoft Word version of the resource.
Recovery often has a fluctuating course and it is important to monitor progress in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Clients can use the Panic Attack Progress Record worksheet to record the frequency of panic incidents over time.
Tracking panic attacks can help clients:
Sudden surges of intense fear or discomfort, typically accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, breathlessness, dizziness, or fear of losing control.
Repeated, unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern or behavioral change related to future episodes.
Explain the value of tracking progress in therapy.
Use the worksheet daily to log panic attacks, anxiety, and worry levels.
Review the recorded data regularly.
Adjust treatment and interventions based on the recorded data.
The Panic Attack Progress Record, adapted from Psychology Tools for Overcoming Panic, is a structured tool designed to support the monitoring of key treatment indicators in cognitive behavioural therapy for panic disorder. Specifically, it enables clients and therapists to track the frequency of panic attacks, as well as levels of anticipatory anxiety and worry about future attacks. Systematic progress monitoring is an integral component of evidence-based CBT for panic, offering valuable insights into treatment efficacy and informing clinical decision-making. Additionally, many clients report that tracking their progress enhances motivation and reinforces a sense of control over their recovery.
