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CBT for Kids: Thoughts, Feelings, & Actions

This CBT for Kids Worksheet introduces children to the foundational connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Therapists can use this worksheet in sessions or as between-session practice to help children build emotional awareness, self-control, and coping skills.

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CBT for Kids: Thoughts, Feelings, & Actions

How to Use This Worksheet

This CBT worksheet introduces kids to the cognitive behavioral therapy model through simple, engaging prompts. By helping children identify their automatic thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, therapists can build emotional awareness and teach core coping skills during or between sessions.

Who It's For

This worksheet is ideal for children and adolescents experiencing anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, or general mental health struggles. It's especially helpful for anxious children or those who benefit from visual tools and concrete examples.

Expected Outcomes

Improved ability to recognize and label thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Increased self-awareness and emotional resilience
Stronger coping strategies and positive self-talk
More collaborative and productive therapy sessions

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References

Galí, D., Forcadell, E., Primé-Tous, M., Puig, O., & Lera-Miguel, S. (2023). Cool Kids: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a Spanish Sample of Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders. Child Psychiatry & Human Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-023-01579-w

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Frequently Asked Questions About CBT for Kids: Thoughts, Feelings, & Actions Resources

Is the CBT for Kids worksheet free to use?

Yes. All of our CBT worksheets are free to use for both therapists and families. There's no sign-up required to access or download this worksheet.

How can I use this worksheet with younger clients?

This worksheet can be introduced in therapy sessions or used as between-session practice. Therapists and parents can guide children through the “Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions” model using age-appropriate examples, encouraging emotional awareness and coping skills through simple language and visual cues.

Is this worksheet evidence-based?

Yes. This tool is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, a widely researched and effective treatment for anxiety disorders, depression, and other mental health conditions in children and adolescents.

What mental health challenges does this worksheet support?

This resource supports children managing anxiety symptoms, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), autism spectrum disorders, and more. It helps kids recognize and shift negative thought patterns, develop positive self-talk, and improve self-control.

Can children complete this worksheet independently?

Some children or older adolescents may be able to engage with the worksheet on their own. However, younger children often benefit from completing it alongside a therapist, parent, or teacher who can offer examples, clarification, and encouragement.

Can I share this worksheet with clients directly?

Yes. Therapists can generate a private link to share the worksheet digitally. Clients and families don’t need an Insight Timer account to access it, though having one allows them to save and revisit relevant materials more easily.

Can I organize kids’ resources in Insight Timer?

Absolutely. With a therapist profile on Insight Timer, you can curate CBT techniques for children and create folders tailored to specific age groups, diagnoses, or school-related stress—helping you extend care beyond the session.

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CBT for Kids: Thoughts, Feelings, & Actions