Sentence-reversion-based thought record (SRBTR): a new strategy to deal with “yes, but…” dysfunctional thoughts in cognitive therapy

Abstract

The Dysfunctional Thought Record (DTR) is an effective and useful worksheet, widely used in cognitive therapy (CT), to help patients respond to automatic thoughts (ATs) and to change negative mood states. Some clients, however, seem not to improve with the use of the original DTR proposed by Beck et al. (1979). Padesky and Greenberger (1995) added two evidence columns to the original five-column DTR in order to generate more balanced alternative thoughts. In this paper, I present a case report and propose a modified thought record to deal especially with “yes, but…” dysfunctional thoughts.