Faulty thinking patterns
"I always get bad performance reviews at work." Is an example of what type of cognitive distortion?
What is "overgeneralization"
Everyone has negative thoughts sometimes.
What is True
Give an example of overgeneralization.
What is I will never.....
What is she always......
What are thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Turn this statement into a balanced thought.
"If I make one mistake, I'm a failure."
What is "Everyone makes mistakes. One mistake does not define me."
"They are probably thinking that I'm stupid." Is an example of what type of cognitive distortion?
What is "mind reading"
Ignoring feelings makes them dissapear.
What is false.
Give an example of mind reading.
What is they are probably......ex. staring at the dirt on my shirt
Which part of the CBT triangle describes what you tell yourself about the situation?
What is....your thoughts.
Turn this statement into a balanced thought. "Nobody likes me".
What is "Some people may not know me well, but others enjoy spending time with me."
"If I say no, then she will be mad at me." Is an example of what type of cognitive distortion?
What is "Fortune telling."
Thoughts effect feelings and behaviors.
What is true
Give an example of catastrophizing
What is, "If I don't make the team, my life is over." (example)
Which part of the triangle includes emotions like sadness, anger, and excitement?
What is ...feelings.
"I always mess everything up."
What is ..."Sometimes I make mistakes, but I also do many things well."
"If I don't get all A's I'll probably never be able to get into college." Is an example of what type of cognitive distortion?
What is "catastrophizing"
Coping skills only work when you're upset.
What is False
Give an example of black or white/all or nothing thinking.
What is......"Not calling me everyday, means that you are not interested in being my friend."
"We had one argument, so our friendship is over."
Which part of the triangle includes actions like avoiding, yelling, or asking for help?
What is behaviors.
Turn this thought into a balanced statement. "If I don't succeed immediately, I'll never succeed."
What is ... "Learning takes time, and improvement comes with practice."
"If she doesn't call me right back, that means that I'm not important." Is an example of what type of cognitive distortion?
What is mind reading and/or jumping to conclusions.
Catastrophizing is when I use statements like always and never.
What is False
Give an example of how using overgeneralizing statements towards someone may be insulting?
What is .......describe how it would make you feel if someone never gave you credit for the things you did do.
How could changing the thought "Nobody likes me" affect the rest of the CBT Triangle?
What is ...Replacing it with a balanced thought (e.g., "Some people like me, and I can make new friends.") can reduce sadness or anxiety and lead to healthier behaviors like talking to others instead of withdrawing.
Turn this thought into a balanced thought
"If I'm not perfect, I'm not good enough."
What is ..."Doing my best is more important than being perfect."