After Social Situations: Stopping the Replay
A CBT social anxiety worksheet logging post-event processing, balancing evidence and strategies to interrupt the replay.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · CBT for social anxiety
- Approach / concern
- Anxiety & Panic
- Technique
- CBT for social anxiety
- Format
- Fillable PDF, 1 page (US Letter / A4)
- Access
- Pro and Advanced plans (3-day free trial)
- For
- Licensed clinicians to use with clients
- Updated
- October 2026
Key facts
What is the After Social Situations: Stopping the Replay?
Post-event processing is detailed, negative review of social events after they occur. It maintains social anxiety by consolidating negative self-impressions.
Why it works
Rachman et al. (2000) described post-event processing in social anxiety. Clark and Wells’ (1995) model identifies post-event processing as a maintaining factor.
When to use it
- Social anxiety
- Performance anxiety
- Rumination after meetings or parties
- Group CBT
How to use it in session
- Log replays.
- Note evidence.
- Track time spent.
- Choose strategies.
- Review.
Clinician tips
- Pair with attention-training and behavioural experiments.
- Validate the urge to review.
- Avoid seeking reassurance repeatedly.
Worked example
Sharing with clients
Members can download the PDF to print or email, or copy a private client link from the download box. Your client opens the link and downloads the worksheet on any device. No client account is needed, and nothing your client writes is stored on TherapyAid.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I keep replaying conversations?
It’s a common feature of social anxiety that feels protective but keeps anxiety going.
How do I stop?
Notice it, shift attention, and look for balanced evidence rather than reviewing endlessly.
References
Rachman, S., Grüter-Andrew, J., & Shafran, R. (2000). Post-event processing in social anxiety. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 38(6), 611-617.
Clark, D. M., & Wells, A. (1995). A cognitive model of social phobia. In R. G. Heimberg, M. R. Liebowitz, D. A. Hope, & F. R. Schneier (Eds.), Social phobia: Diagnosis, assessment, and treatment (pp. 69-93). Guilford Press.
This worksheet is an educational tool for use by, or under the guidance of, a licensed or registered mental-health professional. It is not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for clinical judgement. If a client is in crisis in Canada, call or text 9-8-8 or call 9-1-1.
