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Exposure hierarchy (SUDS)
Rank feared situations 0–100 and plan gradual steps — anxiety, OCD, and phobias.
When to use: Planning CBT exposure for anxiety, OCD, or phobia — one hierarchy per target fear.
Rank feared situations 0–100 and plan gradual steps — anxiety, OCD, and phobias. Use the worksheet in session or as homework. Preview the layout on the right — tap it or choose View full preview below for the complete on-screen version.
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List situations you avoid. Rate Subjective Units of Distress (SUDS) 0–100. Start with items rated 30–45.
| Situation | SUDS (0–100) | Planned step / date | Peak SUDS during practice | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Related resources
- Anxiety & worryExposure session logLog each exposure practice: task, peak fear, duration, learning — separate from hierarchy planning.
- Anxiety & worryPanic & body sensations logTrack triggers, body cues, and feared outcomes — foundation for interoceptive work.
- Anxiety & worryAnxiety coping skills checklistBreathing, grounding, thought skills, and when to use each — client-friendly one-pager.
- Anxiety & worryExploring your worriesStructured worry time: probability, evidence, and coping — for GAD-style rumination.
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