Behavioral Activation Worksheets

When you use a behavioral activation worksheet is entirely up to your professional opinion and the needs of your patient. If you specialize in CBT then you may find yourself using this worksheet more frequently, however, behavioral activation therapy is also effective as a standalone treatment method. We recommend encouraging your patients to complete the worksheet prior to the week in question, so they can use it as a motivator throughout the week.

The behavioral activation worksheet can be completed in a couple of different ways, depending on the patient in question. You may find that your patient is capable of achieving 4-5 behaviors per week, or that the full 3 behaviors per day are suitable. We would also recommend encouraging your patients to target a range of different behaviors, including social, familial, professional, and personal.

The behavioral activation worksheet has been designed to be completed primarily by the patient. This is so that the behaviors and answers included should be as genuine, honest, and unique to the patient as possible. With that being said, you may find it more productive to complete the worksheet with your patient, so they can devise achievable and useful goals.