This 4-page homework assignment is designed to help individuals explore the differences between positive and negative attention-seeking behaviors. Through a detailed comparison, it highlights how certain behaviors can either enhance or harm relationships. The guide encourages self-reflection, offering practical advice on how to shift from negative patterns to positive, constructive ways of gaining attention. By adopting these healthier behaviors, individuals can foster stronger connections, improve their social interactions, and enhance their overall well-being.

Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.

How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.

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