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Cognitive Model Example Practice

The document outlines the Cognitive Model, illustrating how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected in response to a situation. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing that interpretations of situations can vary and may not always be accurate. The model encourages individuals to consider alternate thoughts to influence their emotional responses and behaviors positively.

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Cognitive Model Example Practice

The document outlines the Cognitive Model, illustrating how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected in response to a situation. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing that interpretations of situations can vary and may not always be accurate. The model encourages individuals to consider alternate thoughts to influence their emotional responses and behaviors positively.

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The Cognitive

Model
Example Sheet
Situation
Something happens. This A coworker, who I’m usually friendly with, walked
step covers only the facts past me
of what happened,
without any in the hallway without saying “hello”.
interpretation.

My Actual Thought Alternate Thought

What did I do wrong? She didn’t even notice


Thought
Why me.
Using thought, you
interpret the situation. is she mad at me? She must have a lot on
These interpretations are
not always accurate. her
There are many ways to
think about the same
mind.
situation.

• Hurt • Unfazed
Feeling • Offended • Neutral
You experience emotions
based upon your thoughts
about the situation.

I couldn’t stop thinking I wouldn’t give the


Behavior about what happened. situation a second
You respond to the thought.
situation based upon your
Later, I acted coldly
thoughts and I would act warmly to
feelings.
toward the coworker. my
coworker, as usual.

© 2019 Therapist Aid 1 Provided by


LLC [Link]
The Cognitive
Model
Practice Sheet
Situation
Something happens.
This step covers only
the facts of what
happened, without any
interpretation.

My Actual Thought Alternate Thought

Thought
Using thought, you
interpret the situation.
These interpretations are
not always accurate.
There are many ways to
think about the same
situation.

Feeling
You experience
emotions based upon
your thoughts about the
situation.

Behavior
You respond to the
situation based upon
your thoughts and
feelings.

© 2019 Therapist Aid 2 Provided by


LLC [Link]

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