Explore the beliefs that sit beneath automatic thoughts. The Common Negative Core Beliefs tool, from the course CBT for Depression, lists frequent unhelpful beliefs about the self, others, and the world. It’s a valuable psycho-education tool for helping clients uncover the deeper schemas that shape their thoughts and behaviors in CBT.
Use this resource to:
Identify and discuss common maladaptive core beliefs
Support schema work and cognitive restructuring
Deepen client insight and self-awareness