Explore evidence and alternatives for a CPT target belief

Exploring Questions Worksheet is a CPT worksheet for practitioners who need the client's evidence and alternative interpretations for a targeted trauma-related belief. It helps practitioners review whether the material stays connected to the same belief and can guide further cognitive work.

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Tool guide

Learn more about this tool

Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.

When It Is Used

Use it after a trauma-related belief has been identified and the practitioner wants client-provided evidence and alternative interpretations for that same target.

What It Does Not Do

The worksheet does not generate alternatives, evaluate truth, score symptoms, or make clinical conclusions.

Does one worksheet cover multiple beliefs?

No. One worksheet centers on one targeted belief so the evidence and alternatives stay connected to the same cognitive target.

Can the target belief come from a Stuck Point Log?

Yes. The target source can be an existing stuck point or a worksheet-specific target entered for this worksheet.

Does the tool write alternative interpretations for the client?

No. The client or practitioner enters reported material; the system only organizes it and shows completeness descriptively.

What is saved when I save the demo?

The worksheet tool and selected setup are saved. Sample target beliefs and demo responses are not saved as real client data by default.