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.
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