Cognitive Distortions
CBT Components
General Info
Thought Diaries
Coping Skills
100

Sarah believes she must get an "A" in every class, or she’s a complete failure. She sees no value in her effort if she earns anything less than perfect grades.

All-or-Nothing Thinking 

100

These are the ideas, interpretations, or beliefs you have about a situation



Thoughts

100

What does CBT stand for?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

100

What does the 'A' in ABCD Theory stand for?

Activating Event.



100

Talking about it, asking for help, drawing, exercising, listening to music, accepting, forgiving, letting it go- these are examples of what?

Coping Skills

200

After failing one job interview, Lisa believes she’ll never succeed in getting the kind of job she wants.

Overgeneralization



200

These are the emotions that arise in response to your thoughts.

  • Example: Sadness, frustration, or anxiety about work performance.

Feelings

200

CBT focuses on changing what two things?

Thoughts and behaviors
200

What does the 'B' in ABCD Theory stand for?

Belief.



200

Name two healthy coping skills 


journaling, listening to music, taking a walk, deep breathing, meditation, talking to someone, writing, drawing, listening to music, etc

300

Ben assumes his friend didn’t reply to his message because they’re upset with him, even though they haven’t communicated any negative feelings.

Mind Reading



300

These are the actions or responses influenced by your feelings.

  • Example: Avoiding tasks or procrastinating because you feel defeated.

 

Behaviors 

300

Name a condition that CBT is particularly effective at treating.



Depression or anxiety


300

What does the 'C' in ABCD Theory stand for?

Consequence (emotional or behavioral).

300

What are examples of unhealthy coping skills?

Hitting someone or something, self harm, denial, isolation, all or nothing thinking

400

Liam is frustrated with himself for not progressing as quickly as he’d like in his career, focusing only on his perceived failures rather than acknowledging the positive steps he’s taken.

Tunnel Vision



400

Unconscious, immediate thoughts that affect emotions and behavior, often negative in distressed individuals.


Automatic Thoughts


400

What is a key feature of CBT that helps clients track their progress?

Homework assignments (e.g., thought diaries).

400

What is the purpose of 'D' in the ABCD Theory?

Disputation, which involves challenging and disputing irrational beliefs.  

400

What are clues to know when it's time to use my healthy coping skills?

When you start to feel like you are losing control of your behavior or your emotions

500

Rachel fixates on the one time she missed a deadline at work, fearing she’ll be seen as unreliable, while downplaying her consistent track record of completing tasks on time.

Magnification/Minimization

500

What is this an example of "It was just one mistake. I've done well in the past"

Challenging Unhelpful thoughts


500

What is a common challenge of CBT for some clients?

The need to do homework between sessions.

500
What is the final step of the thought diary?

Creating a balanced thought to replace the negative automatic thought

500

The practice of __________ involves paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgmental way, which can help manage stress and improve mental well-being.

Mindfulness

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