Anger Anatomy Worksheet
A two-page CBT-based worksheet for teenagers focusing on anger. The first page provides an anatomical breakdown of the emotion, its purpose, and common triggers, while the second page offers space for students to map their thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations alongside a thought-challenging exercise.
Sadness Spectrum Worksheet
A two-page CBT-based worksheet for teenagers focusing on sadness. It includes a descriptive overview of the emotion's purpose and triggers, followed by a CBT mapping exercise to identify thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations, including a reframe for "absolute" thinking.
Joy Mechanics Worksheet
A two-page worksheet focusing on the mechanics of joy. It explains the biological and social purposes of positive emotions and provides a structured area for students to map their joy responses and practice "savoring" through sensory and internal reflection.
Fear Anxiety Files Worksheet
A two-page worksheet addressing fear and anxiety through a CBT lens. The first page distinguishes between fear and anxiety and explains their evolutionary purpose, while the second page includes a mapping exercise for reactions and a "probability check" to counter catastrophic thinking.
Shame Shield Worksheet
A two-page CBT worksheet focused on shame. It clarifies the difference between guilt and shame, explains the evolutionary social function of shame, and provides structured exercises for distinguishing between actions and identity while building self-compassion.
Guilt and Frustration Log Worksheet
A two-page worksheet grouping guilt and frustration. It defines these emotions as signals for repair and persistence, providing students with a structured way to map their reactions and create actionable plans for making amends or solving obstacles.
Jealousy Radar Worksheet
A two-page worksheet on jealousy, helping teenagers view the emotion as a "Value Pointer" that reveals personal goals. It includes a CBT breakdown and an exercise to decode the sting of comparison into actionable personal growth.
Loneliness Logic Worksheet
A two-page worksheet on loneliness, explaining its evolutionary role as a "social hunger." It includes a mapping exercise for isolation habits and CBT-based strategies for challenging negative thoughts and initiating small, low-pressure connections.
Facilitator Guide
A facilitator guide for the Inner Explorer Manual, providing educators and counselors with an overview of the CBT concepts used in the worksheets, implementation tips, and a three-step discussion framework for group or individual sessions.
