CBT Triangle & Body Feelings
Relaxation Exercises
Helpful Thoughts
Resilience
Factors that impact resiliency
100
The 3 points on the CBT Triangle.
What are:
1) Thoughts
2) Feelings
3) Actions
100
Show me your best belly breath...
Great job breathing in through your nose and exhaling out of your mouth!
100
It can be helpful to remember things you are thankful for. What are 5 things you are thankful for?
:)
100
What is resilience?
- Bouncing back after difficult times
- Dealing with challenges and still holding your head up
- Giving things a go or trying your best
100
When you feel that you have no one to turn to, it is easy to feel alone and overwhelmed
lack of support system
200
On the feelings thermometer, what emotions am I feeling at the following:
2? 6? 10?
2: happy, calm
6: nervous, anxious, tired
10: sad, angry, overwhelmed
200
Name a situation that you would need to use a relaxation exercise?
panic attack, feeling stressed, angry, sad, upset
200
Two girls in your class are whispering in the corner of the room. What would be a helpful thought in this situation?
"They must like my outfit", "They want to be my friend", "I think they need help with this assignment"...
200
What are ways you can develop resilience?
Having a positive attitude, Finding good friends, Feeling good about yourself, Feeling like you belong, Having a supportive family, Helping others or 'giving back', Being able to solve problems and overcome challenges, Good communication with the people around you
200
Less favorable living situations can hinder the development of qualities needed to develop resilience
What is Poverty?
300
When you are worried or anxious, explain some of your body feelings (remember the picture of the gingerbread man...)
Sweating, heart beating fast, shaking, headache, stomach pain, tenseness
300
What is your favorite relaxation exercise?
Thanks for sharing :)
300
You have been asked to complete a math assignment on the board at the front of the class. What is a helpful thought that you can tell yourself in this situation?
"I will do my best", "We practiced this yesterday, I got this!", "It will be okay"...
300
What are positive thoughts you can remind yourself of when you are facing a difficult situation (name 4)
What can I do to get back on track?
I can’t control everything, so what is in my control?
Can I change something I’m doing to make things better?
What can I learn from this?
Who can help?
How can I move forward?
300
The younger you are, the more vulnerable you are to stressful situations
What is Age?
400
A student in your grade is playing her favorite video game. How might she be feeling? What might she be thinking? How is she acting?
Feelings might include: excited, happy, calm...
She might be thinking: "this is fun!", "I'm so glad to be playing my favorite game!"...
She might be acting: bouncy/jittery, loud voices, smiling...
400
What is one grounding technique?
5,4,3,2,1
sour candy
hold an ice cube
deep breathing
400
You received your spelling test back and the grade wasn't as good as you thought it might be. What is a helpful thought that you might have in this situation?
"I will do better next time", "If I study more next time, I will get a better grade", "Maybe I can ask to retake this test"...
400
What is one area that you need to build resilience?
Thanks for sharing :)
400
Stress is a normal part of life, but if you are not able to adapt, you will easily and often feel overwhelmed by life
What is Not being able to adapt to adversity?
500
Explain the feeling that matches this facial expression.
Scared, surprised, worried, nervous...
500
What is an example of a relaxation exercise?
yoga, deep breathing, aromatherapy, progressive relaxation, meditation, grounding
500
The teacher calls on you in class and you weren't expecting it. What is a helpful thought that you use in this situation to help feel better?
"I can do this", "I got this", "Everything will be okay", "I will try my best"...
500
You fail a math test. How can you find the positive in this situation?
Create a study plan to be more prepared, find a math tutor, ask the teacher for extra help when you are confused
500
Feeling in control, Seeking help and resources, The ability to manage strong feelings and impulses, Finding positive meaning in your life despite difficult or traumatic events
What is Factors that contribute to becoming more resilient?