Behavior Chain Analysis Worksheet [FREE PDF Download]

Are your clients struggling to understand and address problem behaviors? This Behavior Chain Analysis Worksheet offers a structured approach to breaking down these events step by step to identify the triggers, thoughts, and emotions contributing to problematic behavior.

Behavior Chain Analysis is a technique used to understand the sequence of events that lead to problematic behaviors. Mentalyc’s Behavior Chain Analysis Worksheet provides a structured, easy-to-understand approach to this technique, making it easier for clients to analyze their problem behaviors.


This Behavior Chain Analysis Worksheet helps:

  • Explain the technique in easy-to-understand language
  • Identify triggers
  • Recognize the underlying feelings and thoughts before, during, and after the event
  • Determine the consequences of the behavior
  • Create effective coping strategies to break the chain of problem behavior


Why Mentalyc’s Behavior  Chain Analysis Worksheet is Essential:

  • Increased Understanding: By analyzing behaviors in detail, clients gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to their behavior
  • Enhanced Self-Awareness: The worksheet encourages clients to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and actions, leading to greater self-awareness

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