Cognitive Distortions
Minimizing or exaggerating the importance of the event
What is minimization and magnification?
My mom asked me to clean my room and I haven't yet. She looked frustrated when she saw I hadn't done this yet.
What is the situation?
Deeply held beliefs you have about yourself, others, and the world
What are core beliefs?
Harmful beliefs you have about yourself, others, and the world
What are negative irrational thoughts?
I am so behind on my schoolwork
What is activating event?
Seeing only the worst possible outcome
What is catastrophizing?
She must be so mad at me! I am going to be grounded for days
What is thoughts?
I'm useless, boring, can't take care of myself
Acknowledging what you're grateful for in yourself and your life
What is practicing gratitude?
I am never going to catch up on all of this. Everyone will know I didn't complete my work on time. I can't do anything right.
What is belief/thought?
Thinking in absolutes such as "always", "never", or "every"
What is all or nothing thinking?
What is feelings?
I am interesting, lovable, and good enough
What are positive core beliefs?
Any activity that promotes mental, physical, and emotional well-being
What is self-care?
Guilt, shame, disappointment
What is consequences feelings/behaviors?
Expectation that a situation will turn out badly without adequate evidence
What is fortune telling?
I said I would clean my room right away instead of yelling at her. When she left, I started cleaning.
What is behavior?
Supports or discredits a belief. Makes a belief stronger or easier to ignore
What is information?
Recognizing when you are exhausted, easily annoyed, having more negative thoughts, or feeling always overwhelmed.
What is identifying burnout?
It is not true that I can't do anything right. I am being very hard on myself and overgeneralizing the situation. I will talk to my teacher to get more time.
What is dispute with evidence?
Recognizing only the negative aspects of a situation while ignoring the positive
What is disqualifying the positive?
Create your own example!
What is the CBT Triangle irl?
Identify one positive core belief!
What is ____?
Changing negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to positive thoughts, behaviors, and emotions
What is cognitive restructuring?
Create your own example!
What is the ABCD model irl?