Core Beliefs Worksheet (Free PDF Download)

Our fundamental beliefs about ourselves and the world shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.  Mentalyc's FREE Core Beliefs Worksheet equips therapists with a valuable tool to guide clients in exploring their core beliefs and identifying how they may be impacting their well-being.

The Bedrock of Our Being

Core beliefs are deeply held convictions that form in childhood and influence our perception of ourselves, others, and the world.  This worksheet helps clients:

  • Identify Core Beliefs: Recognize underlying assumptions about themselves, others, and the world.
  • Examine Evidence: Evaluate the validity of core beliefs by considering supporting and opposing evidence from past experiences.
  • Impact on Thoughts & Behaviors: Explore how core beliefs influence automatic thoughts and resulting behaviors.
  • Developing New Beliefs: Consider alternative, more adaptive beliefs that promote well-being.


Why Our Core Beliefs Worksheet is Essential

  • Self-Discovery: Empowers clients to gain valuable insights into their core belief system.
  • Challenge Negative Beliefs: Provides a framework for identifying and challenging unhelpful core beliefs.
  • Promoting Positive Change: Helps clients develop more empowering and realistic core beliefs that foster emotional well-being.