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Safety Behaviors Worksheet (Free PDF Download)

While safety behaviors may offer temporary relief, they can hinder progress in the long run. Mentalyc's FREE Safety Behaviors Worksheet equips therapists with a valuable tool to guide clients in identifying and challenging these behaviors.

Understanding Safety Behaviors

Safety behaviors are actions taken to avoid feared situations or reduce anxiety in the moment. This worksheet explores the nature of safety behaviors and their potential drawbacks:

  • Common Safety Behaviors: Examples include people-pleasing, reassurance seeking, or compulsive rituals.
  • The Illusion of Control: Safety behaviors may provide a false sense of control, ultimately limiting exposure to feared situations.
  • Maintaining Anxiety: By avoiding challenges, safety behaviors can prevent individuals from developing coping mechanisms for anxiety.

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Why Our Safety Behaviors Worksheet is Essential

  • Self-Awareness: Empowers clients to identify their safety behaviors and understand their impact on anxiety.
  • Challenging Avoidance: Provides a framework for clients to gradually challenge their safety behaviors and build resilience.
  • Promoting Growth: Helps clients develop healthier coping mechanisms for managing anxiety and phobias.

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