Structured worksheets translate knowledge about adverse childhood experiences into action. These exercises are adapted from evidence-based therapies used to treat adverse childhood experiences.
The Thought Record Worksheet for Adverse Childhood Experiences
Based on CBT, this exercise helps identify and challenge the automatic thoughts driving adverse childhood experiences:
- Situation: What triggered my adverse childhood experiences?
- Automatic thought: What did I immediately think?
- Emotion: What did I feel, and how intense (0-10)?
- Evidence for/against: Is this thought accurate?
- Balanced thought: What's a more realistic perspective?
- Result: How do I feel now (0-10)?
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Trigger Tracker
Track your adverse childhood experiences patterns for one week:
| Date | Trigger | Intensity (1-10) | My Response | What Helped? | |------|---------|-----------------|-------------|--------------|
The Values Clarification Exercise
When adverse childhood experiences is overwhelming, reconnecting with values provides direction:
Write: 'What matters most to me, even when adverse childhood experiences is present?'
How to Use These Worksheets
Work through one exercise at a time. Bring completed worksheets to therapy sessions to accelerate progress.