Free printable from a child clinical psychologist
Cognitive Triangle Worksheet: help your child see what they can change when a feeling takes over
When your child is anxious, low or caught in a worry, everything can feel tangled together. This four-page worksheet, based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), helps them separate their thoughts, feelings and actions, so they can see which part they could change. Suits ages 10 and up, or younger with your help.
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What's inside
- "Your current triangle": your child maps out a difficult moment, to make sense of what happened
- "Your new triangle": they pick one part to change and plan a small step to try next time
- A reflection page, so they can see what worked and build on it
From me
I'm Dr Lucy Russell, a child clinical psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I have used the cognitive triangle in clinic for years. Once a child can see the pattern, they often feel less stuck, because changing one small part, usually a behaviour, can shift the rest.
"Lucy took great care to listen to us carefully, identify the issues and help us understand our son's behaviour."Parent at Lucy's Clinic, Everlief Child Psychology
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