CBT Triangle Worksheet for Kids & Teens
Name: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
The CBT Triangle
The CBT triangle shows how thoughts, feelings, and actions can influence one another.
THOUGHTS → What am I thinking?
FEELINGS → What am I feeling?
ACTIONS → What am I doing?
1. What Happened?
Think of a situation that was difficult, confusing, or frustrating.
What happened?
2. My Thoughts 💭
What thoughts went through your mind?
I was thinking:
☐ “I can handle this.”
☐ “This is difficult.”
☐ “I need help.”
☐ “I might make a mistake.”
☐ Other: __________________________________
3. My Feelings 😊
How did you feel?
☐ Happy
☐ Sad
☐ Worried
☐ Angry
☐ Frustrated
☐ Nervous
☐ Confused
☐ Excited
☐ Calm
☐ Other: __________________
One feeling I noticed: ____________________________
4. My Actions 🚶
What did you do?
I responded by:
☐ Talking to someone
☐ Taking a break
☐ Asking for help
☐ Trying again
☐ Staying quiet
☐ Walking away
☐ Other: __________________________________
5. Complete My CBT Triangle
💭 THOUGHTS
What was I thinking?
⬇️
❤️ FEELINGS
How did I feel?
⬇️
🚶 ACTIONS
What did I do?
6. Try a Different Thought
Is there another helpful or balanced way to look at the situation?
My new thought could be:
For example:
“This is challenging, but I can take it one step at a time.”
7. Try a Different Action
What could you do next time that might help?
☐ Take a few calm breaths
☐ Ask a trusted adult for help
☐ Break the problem into smaller steps
☐ Talk about how I feel
☐ Take a short break
☐ Try again
☐ Other: __________________________________
8. My Helpful Plan ⭐
When I notice:
I can remind myself:
I can try:
A trusted person I can talk to:
Remember 🌈
A thought is not always a fact. Feelings can change, and there can be more than one way to respond to a situation. You can pause, think, and choose a helpful next step.