WORKSHEETS AND EXERCISES
The following provides cognitive-behavioral approaches to build awareness about and to treat loose-girl behavior.
Build Awareness
When a boy loves me, that means I am _______________.
When I don’t have a boy wanting me, I believe I am _______________.
When I am needy, I do _______________, and believe I am _______________.
Hold on to the first list set below, and after every encounter with a boy, rewrite a new list set based on what happened. Compare the lists to see what you want versus what you actually get.
When I engage sexually with a boy, I want most
1. for example, to believe I’m desirable
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When I engage sexually with a boy, I actually get
1. for example, momentary physical attention
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Tracking Triggers
Use the following chart to track events that trigger loose-girl behavior:
With your therapist, review what you might have done differently in each situation.
Tracking Self-Harming Thoughts
Use the following chart to track thoughts that trigger loose-girl behavior:
With your therapist, determine how your false beliefs set off loose-girl behavior and how you might better deal with those damaging thoughts.
