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THE COURT CASE Putting the thought in the dock Download or print the worksheets for this page: The Court Case PDF sheet
When dealing with distressing thoughts, it is helpful to look for the facts or evidence for and against the thought. What is fact and what is opinion?
Identify the distressing thought What is the main thing that is really upsetting me? What is the worst that I think could happen? What does that say about me or the situation? Now let's put that thought in the dock.
The Accused What is the thought or belief that is on trial?
The Defence What evidence is there that this thought is true?
What is it that tells you this thought is true? Consider only evidence
that would stand up in a court of law!
The Prosecution What evidence is there or what tells you that this thought is NOT true, 100% of the time? What would other witnesses say when asked to give evidence against this thought or statement?
The Summing Up Find a closing statement that is based on the evidence, that is realistic, rational and balanced.
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