PTSD Symptom Tracker (Weekly)
A weekly PTSD symptom tracker rating intrusions, avoidance, negative mood, arousal and functional impact over six weeks, with notes on what helped.
1-page fillable PDF · US Letter (prints on A4) · Measurement-based care
- Approach / concern
- Trauma & PTSD
- Technique
- Measurement-based care
- 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 PTSD Symptom Tracker (Weekly)?
Tracking PTSD symptom clusters over time supports measurement-based care. Clients and clinicians can see trends, adjust treatment and recognize progress that might otherwise be missed.
Why it works
International guidelines recommend trauma-focused therapies and routine outcome monitoring (ISTSS, 2019). Cognitive models of PTSD describe the clusters of re-experiencing, avoidance, negative appraisals and threat (Ehlers & Clark, 2000).
When to use it
- PTSD treatment
- Trauma-focused CBT, CPT, PE or EMDR
- Progress reviews
- Group programs
How to use it in session
- Explain the clusters.
- Rate weekly at the same time.
- Review trends together.
- Link changes to treatment.
- Use validated measures for formal assessment.
Clinician tips
- Use a validated measure (e.g. PCL-5) for formal scoring.
- Celebrate small changes.
- Watch for avoidance of tracking itself.
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
Is this a PTSD test?
No. It’s a tracking tool. A clinician uses validated measures for assessment.
How often should I fill it in?
Once a week, ideally on the same day.
References
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. (2019). ISTSS PTSD prevention and treatment guidelines: Methodology and recommendations. ISTSS.
Ehlers, A., & Clark, D. M. (2000). A cognitive model of posttraumatic stress disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 38(4), 319-345.
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.
