Tag: self-criticism

Adults, therapy clients and mental health practitioners working on low self-esteem may find this CBT self-help module useful for exploring the rigid rules, assumptions and standards that keep negative core…

When someone is trying to trace where persistent low self-esteem, harsh self-criticism or “I am not good enough” beliefs began, this printable CBT information sheet gives a clear starting point….

Everyday reflection on perfectionism often brings up the rules people live by, such as needing to do things perfectly, checking repeatedly, or feeling unable to rest. The module focuses on…

A quick, printable explanation can help people recognise self-criticism and understand how self-kindness, soothing and compassionate self-talk may support emotional wellbeing. The handout is suited to adults, counselling clients and…

Use it before self-compassion work, therapy homework or reflective journalling to help slow the body down and notice self-critical thoughts more clearly. The module introduces slow breathing, attention retraining, mindfulness,…

Adults, therapy clients and mental health practitioners working with self-criticism may find this self-compassion module useful for planning what to do when distress, shame, anxiety or low mood triggers a…

Therapists, counsellors and clients working on low self-esteem can use this printable CBT worksheet to trace the cycle that keeps negative self-beliefs active. It is especially relevant for adults and…

In everyday reflection, counselling sessions or self-esteem work, it can help to trace where negative beliefs about yourself first began. Improving-Self-Esteem—02—How-Low-Self-Esteem-Develops looks at how low self-esteem can develop through early…

Use in therapy sessions, wellbeing support, or personal self-help when appearance worries keep pulling attention away from everyday life. The module focuses on appearance focused attention, unhelpful body image thoughts,…

When someone is trying to work out whether high standards have tipped into unhelpful perfectionism, this module gives a clear starting point. It explains the difference between striving for excellence…

Reflecting on perfectionism in everyday tasks can make it easier to spot the standards, habits and self-critical thoughts that keep the cycle going. Module 9 brings the earlier learning together,…

In therapy sessions or self-help work at home, this module can help adults understand why low self-esteem can stay active even when the original experiences are long in the past….

A more balanced sense of self-worth can feel easier to build when achievement is not carrying the whole weight. This printable perfectionism handout explains how overvaluing success, high standards and…

When someone believes their inner critic is the only way to stay motivated, this module helps them pause and test that assumption. It focuses on common barriers to self-compassion, especially…

Gain a clearer way to spot the rigid rules, shoulds, musts and assumptions that keep perfectionism going. The handout explains how unrealistic standards develop, how they affect self-worth, and how…

Support for stepping back from harsh self-criticism and building more balanced self-evaluations is set out in this CBT self-esteem information sheet. It is likely to be useful for adults, older…

When a high standard turns into self-criticism after a mistake, this module helps people slow down the thoughts behind that reaction and test them more fairly. It introduces automatic thoughts,…

Print it for a CBT session, counselling appointment, study support meeting, or self-help folder when someone needs a clear explanation of how perfectionistic thinking keeps high standards and self-criticism going….

The Thought Diary exercise is the practical focus here, helping people write down harsh self-criticism, test the evidence for and against it, and replace it with a more balanced self-evaluation….

Use it in a CBT session, counselling appointment or self-help folder to map how high standards, checking, procrastination and self-criticism can keep perfectionism going. The one-page perfectionism handout is especially…

Negative self-evaluation is the focus of this printable CBT thought diary, helping people slow down moments of self-criticism and look at them more fairly. It is suited to adults and…

Adults who are hard on themselves, counselling clients and practitioners supporting people with a strong inner critic may find this self-compassion PDF useful. It introduces self-kindness, self-criticism, the threat, drive…

The “Stand Up to Your Brain Bully” resource is designed to help individuals, particularly children and young people, confront and manage negative thoughts and self-criticism. It introduces the concept of…

In everyday reflection or therapy discussions, hidden personal rules can explain why low self-esteem feels so hard to shift. This information sheet looks at unhelpful rules and assumptions, such as…

The “Creating the Ultimate Compassionate Image” exercise helps adults develop a personal mental image that represents warmth, wisdom, acceptance and support. Building-Self-Compassion—04—Compassionate-Imagery is a practical self-compassion PDF for people using…

The “Unhelpful Thinking Habits Sheet” is a resource designed to help individuals recognise and understand common unhelpful thinking patterns that can negatively impact mental health. It aims to increase awareness…

“The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness & Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism & Embrace Who You Are” by Karen Bluth is a book that aims to provide support and guidance…