CBT Questions to Ask Clients PDF

CBT Questions to Ask Clients PDF Cheat Sheet Bundle (350+ Questions Across 22 Pages)
For Therapists & Mental Health Professionals

Support your clinical work with this comprehensive CBT Questions PDF Bundle, designed to help you guide sessions, deepen client insight, and keep therapy conversations targeted and effective. With over 350 thoughtful, client-centered prompts, this 22-page printable and digital-friendly resource is a go-to reference for clinicians who want structured, theory-informed support at their fingertips.

Organized into 6 core CBT categories with clear subcategories, this cheat sheet makes it easy to find the right question in the moment—whether you're addressing distorted thinking, stuck patterns, or building on strengths.

✅ What's Included:

1. Cognitive Distortions
Breaks down into:

• All-or-Nothing Thinking

• Overgeneralization

• Mental Filter

• Discounting the Positive

• Jumping to Conclusions

• Catastrophizing

• Emotional Reasoning

• Should Statements

• Labeling

• Personalization

• Mind Reading

• Fortune Telling

2. Thought Identification & Restructuring

• Spotting Automatic Thoughts

• Understanding Thought–Emotion Links

• Examining Thought Patterns

3. Emotional Regulation

• Identifying Emotions

• Understanding Triggers

• Exploring Connections

• Managing Strategies

• Reframing Emotions

4. Behavioral Activation

• Understanding Avoidance Patterns

• Identifying Meaningful Activities

• Setting Goals and Priorities

• Breaking Down Barriers

• Encouraging Commitment

• Reflecting on Progress

5. Core Beliefs & Values

• Uncovering Core Beliefs

• Exploring Origins of Beliefs

• Challenging Limiting Beliefs

• Identifying Personal Values

• Aligning Actions with Values

• Strengthening Positive Beliefs

6. Strengths-Based Inquiry

• Identifying Strengths

• Exploring Past Successes

• Leveraging Strengths

• Strengths in Relationships

• Building Resilience

• Future-Focused Strengths

📎 Features:

• 350+ curated prompts grounded in CBT techniques

• Hyperlinked table of contents for seamless digital navigation

• Printable format for clipboard or therapy room use

• Ideal for session prep, live use, or supervision

Whether you're a seasoned clinician or early in your practice, this CBT questions bundle helps ensure your sessions stay focused, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based frameworks.