Fortune Telling
What is a cognitive distortion?
A warped, messed up, inaccurate thought or an intense ANT!
What happens to our distress rating when we are stuck/willful?
It goes UP!
In the Lemons to Lemonade, what do “lemons” represent?
A difficult situation
Who are three people you can ask for help?
Examples: therapists, parents, teachers, counselors, doctors, coaches, grandparents, etc.
Team v. Team Question!
What was the first candy eaten in space?
M&Ms
What are 2 skills you could use to help manage fortune telling thoughts?
Clue Snooping, Mindfulness, Lemons to Lemonade
What happens to our mood rating when we are flexible?
It goes DOWN!
What does the sugar and the water represent in Compass lemonade?
What does the sugar and the water represent in Compass lemonade?
Provide three examples of things you can think of that are funny!
Memes, inside jokes, skits, TikToks, animal videos, etc.
Team v. Team Question!
What percentage of orange cats are male?
Closest answer wins!
80%
Share 2 examples of a fortune telling thought!
Good job! Group therapist will determine if correct :)
What would it sound like or look like if you were stuck on not wanting to go to school?
Yelling, refusing to move, staying in bedroom or car, not doing schoolwork, etc.
Give a personal example of when you could use Lemons to Lemonade.
Group Therapists will decide if your answer counts :)
Is using DISTRACT the same as avoiding something? Explain why.
Group therapists will determine if correct :)
Team v. Team Question.
What is the biggest river on earth?
Amazon river!
What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
Acting in a way that makes our ANTs come true
Why does being flexible help us feel proud and happy?
We can get tasks done, we follow expectations, people feel comfortable with us, etc.
What is a “glimmer of positivity,” and how might it help someone get through a difficult school or Compass day?
Something to look forward to or balance out your thought pattern to not focus on the negatives!
How long should you use DISTRACT for?
No longer than 15 minutes!
Team v. Team Question!
Which U.S. state is the newest?
Hawaii!
Explain how fortune telling impacts our CBT triangle!
Group therapist will determine if correct :)
What are 3 skills you can use to help us be more flexible?
4x4, L2L, Communication Styles, TIP, DEAR, etc!
How does balancing your thinking (positive and negative) influence your thoughts, feelings, and actions on the CBT triangle?
You are less likely to have ANTs build up! If you use L2L after one or two ANTs in a difficult situation, you can stop the cycle and not reach your crisis zone
Explain how you can use DISTRACT if you are experiencing a high distress rating at school?
Group therapists will determine if correct :)
Example: use a fidget, think of a dream vacation, remind self of positive experiences, think of a funny meme, etc.
Team v. Team Question!
what is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Chicago?
Closest answer wins!
105 degrees Fahrenheit