Behavioural Experiments
Overview
This CBT handout from the Centre for Clinical Interventions explains the concept of behavioral experiments as a method for testing negative predictions associated with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. It outlines steps for clients to plan these experiments, including identifying beliefs, rating confidence levels, and designing specific actions to gather evidence against catastrophic expectations. The resource is intended for individuals seeking to challenge unhelpful thought patterns through structured experiential learning.
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@misc{allodium:6187b05f1f274f26,
title = {Behavioural Experiments},
organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---05---Behavioural-Experiments-Negative-Predictions.pdf}
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TY - GEN TI - Behavioural Experiments PB - Centre for Clinical Interventions UR - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---05---Behavioural-Experiments-Negative-Predictions.pdf ER -
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Behavioural Experiments. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Anxiety/Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Anxiety-Information-Sheet---05---Behavioural-Experiments-Negative-Predictions.pdf
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