Interoception Check-In
An interoception check-in log recording heartbeat and breath, hunger and thirst, tension, energy and needs at intervals across the day.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · Interoceptive awareness
- Approach / concern
- Somatic
- Technique
- Interoceptive awareness
- 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 Interoception Check-In?
Interoception, the sensing of internal body states, is linked to emotion awareness and regulation. Practising check-ins can improve interoceptive awareness.
Why it works
Khalsa et al. (2018) describe interoception’s role in mental health. Somatic approaches build interoceptive awareness for regulation (Payne et al., 2015).
When to use it
- Emotional awareness difficulties
- Autistic clients
- Eating disorders
- Trauma and dissociation
How to use it in session
- Set reminders.
- Check in briefly.
- Record signals.
- Identify needs.
- Notice patterns.
Clinician tips
- Make it curious, not a test.
- Adapt for neurodivergent clients.
- Link signals to needs and emotions.
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
What is interoception?
Your sense of internal body signals like hunger, heartbeat and tension.
Why does interoception matter for emotions?
Emotions show up in the body; noticing signals helps you understand and manage feelings.
References
Khalsa, S. S., Adolphs, R., Cameron, O. G., Critchley, H. D., Davenport, P. W., Feinstein, J. S., et al. (2018). Interoception and mental health: A roadmap. Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, 3(6), 501-513.
Payne, P., Levine, P. A., & Crane-Godreau, M. A. (2015). Somatic experiencing: Using interoception and proprioception as core elements of trauma therapy. Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 93.
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.
