Cognitive Distortions
This distortion involves expecting the worst possible outcome.
catastrophizing
CBT stands for this.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
A question you can ask yourself when upset: "What is the _____ for this thought?"
evidence
A grounding skill that uses five senses.
5-4-3-2-1 technique
Emotions provide us with important information about our needs and experiences.
Emotions provide us with important information about our needs and experiences.
This distortion occurs when you see situations as all good or all bad.
all-or-nothing thinking
In CBT, thoughts, feelings, and this all influence each other.
behaviors
Looking at both facts that support and don't support a thought.
examining the evidence?
Taking slow breaths to calm the body.
deep breathing
Avoiding situations because of anxiety can often make anxiety do this.
increase/get stronger
Believing you know what others are thinking without evidence.
mind reading
The CBT Triangle includes thoughts, feelings, and ______.
behaviors/actions
Replacing an unrealistic thought with a more balanced one.
reframing
Writing down thoughts and feelings to identify patterns.
journaling
A behavior that helps manage difficult emotions in a healthy way.
coping skill
Taking one negative event and assuming it will happen every time.
overgeneralization
These are automatic ideas or beliefs that pop into our minds.
automatic thoughts
"I failed one test, so I'm stupid" can be challenged by looking for this.
evidence against the thought
This DBT skill stands for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully.
STOP skill
The connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is often shown using this shape.
triangle
Using words like "should," "must," or "have to" in a harsh, critical way.
should statements
CBT teaches that changing these can help improve emotions and actions.
thoughts
Asking, "What would I tell a friend in this situation?" helps build this.
a balanced perspective
Doing enjoyable or meaningful activities to improve mood.
behavioral activation
Identifying emotions before reacting can help improve this.
emotional regulation