Passengers on the Bus ACT Worksheet | Cognitive Defusion Craft (Digital Download)

Passengers on the Bus ACT Worksheet

Printable Therapy Resource | Cognitive Defusion | Values-Based Action

Help clients better understand and respond to difficult thoughts and feelings with this engaging Passengers on the Bus worksheet, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

This resource uses a simple and relatable metaphor to support cognitive defusion, emotional awareness, and values-based action.

What’s Included!

This is a digital download with multiple versions for flexibility:

- Blank bus template (2 different buses)

- Bus with driver

- Bus with driver + example thought bubbles

- Printable thought bubble templates (for interactive use)

Interactive Option!

This resource can also be used as a hands-on activity:

1. Print the blank bus + bubble templates

2. Write thoughts or feelings in the bubbles

3. Cut them out and move/ swap them as need

Perfect for making the metaphor more visual, engaging, and personalised!

How It Helps!

Supports clients to:

- Understand the “Passengers on the Bus” metaphor

- Notice and label difficult thoughts

- Create distance from unhelpful thinking

- Stay focused on values, even with discomfort

Ideal For:

- Therapists

- Counsellors

- Psychologist

- ACT Based work

- Anxiety, overthinking, avoidance

- Teens and adult

- Crafty clients

Product Details

- Instant digital download (PDF)

- Print at home or use digitally

- No physical item will be shipped

Please Note: This resource is for personal or professional use only and not for resale or redistribution.

If you have any questions or need support, feel free to reach out 😊