Thoughts
Give an example of a thought.
Possible answers: I want to go home, I love my family, I wonder what to do for the talent show, etc.
Give an example of a feeling.
Possible answers: angry, sad, happy, mad, disappointed, excited, surprised, afraid, etc.
Give an example of a behavior.
What shape do thoughts, feelings, and behaviors make?
a triangle
Name a question word. (Turning a sentence into a question)
What, when, where, who, why, and how
A thought is typically _______.
a. a full sentence/question
b. something you do
c. one word
a. a full sentence/question
Feelings are typically _____.
a. a sentence/question
b. something you do
c. one word
c. one word (with some exceptions)
Behaviors are _____.
a. a sentence/question
b. something you do
c. one word
b. something you do
True or false: thoughts and feelings impact one another, but do not impact behaviors.
False! Thoughts, feelings, AND behaviors all interact and impact one another.
Give an example of a specifying a problem.
Various answers.
Must be framed as a question.
True or false: it is usually easy to control/change our way of thinking.
False! Changing the way of thinking is difficult and takes time and practice.
True or false: all emotions are okay/acceptable.
True! All emotions are valid.
FALSE! There are some behaviors that are never acceptable.
True or false: there is only ever one solution to a problem.
False! There are many, many potential solutions to a problem.
How do we assess the best possible solution?
Identify positives and negatives (pros and cons)
Give an example of a negative thought that you can change to be more productive.
Example: "I'm never getting out" versus "Getting out of here is going to be hard, but not impossible"
Give an example of a time that you have changed or attempted to change your feelings in a situation.
Possible example: I felt sad when I was laying in my room so I got up and played cards with peers, which made me feel less sad.
Give an example of a time that you engaged in an inappropriate behavior and what behavior you could/should have done instead.
Give an example of a thought, feeling, and behavior in a scenario.
What do we do if our first solution does not work?
Why is it important to challenge our thoughts and thinking patterns?
Possible answer: Because our thoughts impact our feelings and behaviors, which impact our lives. Having negative thoughts may have negative impacts, while positive thoughts may have positive impacts.
Why should we be aware of our emotions and feelings, especially when they are heightened?
Emotions/feelings impact our thoughts and behaviors, which can have consequences.
Possible example: "I want to be more active. I can attend fitness more often." or "I stay in my room a lot. Maybe instead I could sit with peers in the dayroom."
What is discussed in CBSST or what does CBSST stand for?
Thoughts, feelings, behaviors, social skills, and problem-solving
Cognitive Behavioral Social Skills Training
What does SCALE stand for?
Specify
Consider all possible solutions
Assess the best solution
Lay out a plan
Execute and evaluate