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Identify Negative Core Beliefs Worksheet
Dr. Aaron Beck, father of cognitive therapy, found that people have specific negative core beliefs about themselves that influence their feelings and behaviors. Rate the beliefs below according to what you have believed about yourself since your childhood, using the following 5-point rating scale. 1 = Strongly Agree (SA) 2 = Agree (A) 3 = Neutral (N) 4 = Disagree (D) 5 = Strongly Disagree (SD)
| Individual Core Belief | Rating (1-5) |
|---|---|
| I am unlovable. | |
| I am unattractive. | |
| I am undesirable. | |
| I am rejected. | |
| I am unwanted. | |
| I am uncared for. | |
| I am helpless. | |
| I am inadequate. | |
| I am powerless. | |
| I am trapped. | |
| I am inferior. | |
| I am incompetent. | |
| I am weak. | |
| I am vulnerable. |