Intrusive Thoughts
True or False: Everyone has intrusive thoughts sometimes.
True
Who is driving the bus?
You!
Name one coping skill.
Deep breathing, grounding, music, walking, talking to someone, journaling
What movie has a snowman named Olaf?
Frozen
Taylor Swift is famous for being a ______.
Singer
Unscramble:
TCAO BLEL
Taco Bell
What part of the brain controls emotions- upstairs or downstairs?
Downstairs
A scary thought pops into your head. Does that mean it will happen?
No- thoughts are not facts
Who are the passengers?
Thoughts and feelings
True or False:
Fighting with every intrusive thought usually makes it stronger.
True
Who says "life is like a box of chocolates."
Forrest Gump
Who sings the song "Single Ladies"
Beyonce
What fast-food restaurant has a clown mascot?
McDonald’s
Are intrusive thoughts chosen on purpose?
No
“Thoughts are not ______.”
Facts
Do you have to obey every passenger?
No
Which grounding exercise uses your five senses?
5-4-3-2-1
What yellow sponge lives in a pineapple?
SpongeBob SquarePants
What famous plumber wears red and collects coins?
Mario
What restaurant says, “Eat Mor Chikin”?
Chick-fil-A
Having an intrusive thought means you are a bad person.
False
Name one common type of intrusive thought.
Violence, health, relationships, religion, perfectionism, sexual thoughts
Even if the passengers are yelling, where should you keep driving?
Toward your goals or what matters to you
If your brain is yelling scary thoughts, should you stop living your life?
No
What movie features toys that come alive?
Toy Story
Name one Pokémon.
Pikachu, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Eevee, etc.
Unscramble:
GBURER NIKG
Burger King
Which feeling might come with intrusive thoughts?
A. Anxiety
B. Happiness
Anxiety
What is one thing you can tell yourself when an intrusive thought happens?
“It’s just a thought.” “This will pass.” “My brain is sending me a false alarm.”
Name one goal someone might keep driving toward.
Family, work, recovery, school, friends, health, hobbies
Finish this sentence:
“I can have scary thoughts and still _______.”
Keep going, make good choices, enjoy my day, reach my goals
What blue alien says “Ohana means family”?
Stitch
Name the singer who sings 'Billie Jean"
Michael Jackson
What fast-food restaurant is known for Frostys?
Wendy’s
What does the upstairs part of the brain do?
It helps us think before we act