cognitive-toolkit
Evidence-based CBT and DBT guided exercises with configurable therapeutic pushback.
Interactive CBT and DBT guided exercises with configurable therapeutic pushback and optional health data integration. Supports thought records, opposite action, DEAR MAN roleplay, TIPP crisis skills, chain analysis, behavioral activation, and wise mind exercises.
What it does
Runs interactive CBT and DBT guided exercises from the terminal. Starts with a mood check-in, recommends a technique, walks through the full protocol, and saves the session to your Obsidian vault. Supports configurable therapeutic pushback (gentle to firm) and optional HRV/sleep biofeedback integration.
Key features
- 7 techniques — thought records, opposite action, DEAR MAN, TIPP crisis skills, chain analysis, behavioral activation, wise mind
- Configurable pushback — Socratic questioning at gentle/moderate/firm levels, adjustable mid-session
- Health integration — optional HRV and sleep data as contextual framing
- Vault output — sessions saved with frontmatter (date, technique, mood before/after)
- Telegram entry points — trigger exercises from mobile via bot commands
When to use
Between therapy sessions when you want structured practice with cognitive-behavioral techniques, or during moments of spiraling, distress, or decision paralysis.