Anxiety - Self-Monitoring Record
The Anxiety - Self-Monitoring Record helps clients capture information about situations where they experienced feelings of fear or anxiety.
Anxiety - Self-Monitoring Record
Anxiety is a normal human emotion – everyone experiences it at times. However, anxiety can become a problem when it happens too often, goes on for too long, or gets in the way of your life. ‘Unhelpful’ anxiety can be focused something specific (e.g. a worry about your health) or you might feel anxious without a clear focus.
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) suggests that the way we think and act influences how we feel. One way to learn more about your anxiety is to use a self-monitoring record. It’s like a diary that can help you become more aware of what triggers your anxiety, how you respond to it, and the role your thoughts play.
Complete this record whenever you feel anxious or as your therapist has instructed.
Overview
Self-monitoring allows clients to systematically observe and record specific targets related to their anxiety, such as their key thoughts, body feelings, behaviors, and situational triggers. Self-monitoring is an integral part of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), increasing self-awareness, facilitating targeted interventions, and informing case conceptualization and intervention.
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