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title: Patterns Tool
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# Patterns Tool

- In this Tool
- [Tool Overview](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/patterns-tool#tool-overview)
- [How To Use This Tool](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/patterns-tool#how-to-use-this-tool)
- [Download Tool](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/patterns-tool#download-tool)

### Tool Overview

The Patterns Tool helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. By recognising and challenging unhelpful beliefs, you can make small changes that lead to a big impact on your well-being.

**This tool will help you:**  
• Identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs that contribute to unhealthy behaviours (e.g., drinking alcohol in social settings).  
• Replace irrational thought patterns with more rational, supportive beliefs.  
• Build healthier coping strategies and strengthen self-compassion.

### How To Use This Tool

To learn how to complete this tool you can buy the [SMART Recovery 4-Point Program Handbook](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/handbooks?hsLang=en) or join a [SMART Meeting](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/meeting?hsLang=en).

### Download Tool

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#### Patterns Tool Worksheet - English

PDF

26/03/2025

[** ](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/hubfs/SMART_Patterns%20Tool_Form_V3-3.pdf?hsLang=en)

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