RSD P15
This worksheet page presents Step 3 of the “Name It – Ground It – Reframe” cognitive‑behavioral exercise, focusing on “Reframe It.” The user is prompted to replace a negative internal narrative (“Original Story My Brain Told Me”) with a softer, more balanced alternative (“Possible Alternative Story”). The page supplies three example reframes (e.g., “They might just be busy — not ignoring me.”) and provides space for the user to write up to five additional reframes. A reflection section follows, asking the user to indicate whether the exercise helped shift them out of a negative spiral, to note one thing they are proud of, and to plan what they will try next time. The overall purpose is to guide emotional regulation through cognitive reframing.
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Reframe Prompt: Replacing Negative Narratives with Balanced Alternatives
The worksheet asks the user to identify a distressing internal story and generate a softer, more balanced version.
Provided Example Reframes Demonstrating Balanced Thinking
Three sample reframes illustrate how to reinterpret situations (busy vs. ignoring, short feedback vs. failure, social media likes vs. self‑worth).
User‑Generated Reframe Space for Personal Application
Blank numbered lines allow the user to write up to five personalized alternative stories.
Reflection Checklist to Assess Reframing Effectiveness
Questions ask whether the exercise helped, what the user is proud of, and what they will try next time, encouraging metacognitive awareness.