A clinically grounded workbook for older teens, college students, and adults who get stuck in overthinking, worry loops, perfectionism, self-criticism, or cognitive distortions. Includes psychoeducation, reflection prompts, CBT-informed tools, and flexible thinking practice.
The Sticky Brain Workbook is designed for people who overthink, ruminate, catastrophize, get stuck in self-criticism, or feel hijacked by thoughts that seem louder than they should. It is especially relevant for anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, chronic stress, and emotionally intense brains.
Want a lighter starting point first? Pair this workbook with Understanding Your Thinking Patterns or Think It Through. This is the deeper, more comprehensive Sticky Brain Studio workbook for cognitive distortions and sticky thinking.
CBT WORKBOOK FOR OLDER TEENS + ADULTS
This workbook helps older teens and adults understand sticky thinking, identify cognitive distortions, regulate emotional responses, and practice more flexible ways of responding to their thoughts.
For the thoughts that replay, spiral, stick, and refuse to leave
Understanding Sticky Thinking
Learn why the brain gets stuck in worry loops, threat scanning, negative predictions, and self-critical scripts.
Cognitive Distortion Education
Covers common patterns like all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, mental filtering, catastrophizing, emotional reasoning, should statements, labeling, and personalization.
ADHD and Anxiety Connections
Explains how ADHD, anxiety, stress, executive functioning, and emotional intensity can make sticky thoughts louder and harder to shift.
Reflection and Practice Pages
Includes prompts and exercises to help users notice distorted thoughts, widen the lens, and practice more balanced responses.
Flexible Thinking Skills
Supports the move from automatic thought spirals toward more intentional, compassionate, and reality-based thinking.
This workbook is a psychoeducational resource and is not a substitute for therapy, assessment, diagnosis, crisis care, or individualized mental health treatment. If symptoms are interfering with daily functioning or safety, please seek support from a licensed mental health professional.