A clearer, more balanced response to distressing thoughts is the aim of this CBT thought diary module for depression and low mood. It focuses on the final step of the ABC and DEF process, helping people replace a hot thought with a more helpful belief and then re-rate both the emotion and the original thought.
The Back from the Bluez CBT Thought Diary End Result worksheet is designed for people who are already working through a thought diary and need structured help to complete the final review. It is suitable for adults and older teenagers using CBT, counselling, guided self-help or wellbeing support for depression and low mood. The focus is on turning earlier detective work into a realistic alternative thought, then noticing what has shifted.
The resource explains the “E: End Result” stage in clear steps. Users are prompted to look back at the activating event, beliefs and consequences, consider unhelpful thinking styles, review evidence for and against the hot thought, and write a more balanced response. They can then re-rate the strength of the original belief and the emotion, making the change easier to see on paper.
It includes a worked example as well as a blank thought record for practice, so it can be used during a session or as a between-session task. Practitioners may use it to support discussion, while individuals can use it for reflection, revision of CBT skills, or home learning alongside other Back from the Bluez materials. The printable format also makes it useful for worksheets, therapy folders and planning follow-up conversations.
View, download or print the diary page to help make the end result stage of a CBT thought record more manageable and consistent. Developed by the Centre for Clinical Interventions.
