What Would You Tell a Friend Worksheet

Self critical thoughts are often much harsher than the advice we would give to someone we care about. Stepping back and considering how you would respond to a friend can help you develop a more balanced perspective and practise responding to yourself with greater compassion.

This printable self compassion worksheet helps you identify self critical thoughts, consider what you would say to a close friend in the same situation and develop a kinder, more balanced response to yourself. A completed example is included to demonstrate how the worksheet can be used.

Whether you are working independently, alongside a therapist or supporting clients in therapy, this worksheet provides a practical and structured way to reduce self criticism and strengthen self compassion.

How This Worksheet Can Help

This worksheet can help you:

• Reduce self criticism
• Build self compassion
• Develop balanced self talk
• Increase self awareness
• Challenge harsh self judgement
• Improve emotional wellbeing
• Strengthen compassionate thinking
• Build confidence
• Encourage self reflection
• Support therapy goals

What's Included

What Would You Tell a Friend? Worksheets Featuring:

• What Would You Tell a Friend? worksheet
• What Would You Tell a Friend? example

These worksheets can be used independently or alongside therapy.

Who This Resource Is For

This resource may be helpful if you:

• Struggle with self criticism
• Experience self doubt
• Find it difficult to be kind to yourself
• Want to build self compassion
• Are completing therapy
• Are looking for printable self compassion worksheets
• Want practical CBT self reflection tools
• Want to develop healthier self talk

This resource is suitable for psychologists, counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health clinicians, coaches, mental health students and individuals completing self-directed therapy.

These worksheets are also suitable for therapists to use directly in sessions, as structured discussion tools, skill-building exercises, or between-session homework.

Product Details

What Would You Tell a Friend? Worksheet

• 2 page PDF
• Instant digital download
• Printable PDF format
• A4 size
• Suitable for print or digital use
• Designed for personal or therapeutic use
• No physical item will be shipped

Important Information

This resource is designed for psychoeducation, therapy and personal development. It is not intended to replace professional psychological or medical advice, assessment or treatment.

How You Will Receive Your File

Your files will be available for instant download immediately after purchase. Simply download, print or use them digitally at home or during therapy sessions.