Self-Reflection tool

	Initial reaction: Your immediate inner reaction and thoughts about the situation.		Evidence: Facts and previous observations/events that support your initial reaction/belief.		Reflection and reasoning: Coping thoughts, reflections on reason for initial reaction/belief, and ways to self-soothe.

Using the sections below, write a reflection on the difficult situation you experienced. You can write dot points, lots of words or whatever notes are meaningful for you.

Initial reaction

My body feels

Emotions

Thoughts/beliefs about self

What if

What this means about other people/work/the world

Evidence that these fears/thoughts are true

Reflection and reasoning

What evidence do I have against my fears and worries?

What do I know about myself, my values, how other people see me that is positive or neutral?

What are my options to cope with this?

Why did I react this way?

Actions I can take:

Ways that I can calm and comfort my self

Steps I can take to manage this issue

How I would like to deal with this issue in future