CBT
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
What are the three components for the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, emotions (or feelings), and behaviors
The process of identifying and reframing negative thought patterns into more realistic and positive thoughts.
What is Cognitive Restructuring.
Define all-or-nothing thinking.
It’s the tendency to see situations in black-and-white terms, with no middle ground (e.g., “I failed this task, so I’m a failure”).
Common challenge of CBT for some clients.
Homework in between sessions
CBT focuses on changing what two things
Thoughts and behaviors
Your thoughts impact your...
Emotions and behaviors
Alex believes that because they made one mistake at work, they are terrible at their job. This is an example of ______.
Overgeneralization
Define catastrophizing.
Seeing only the worst possible outcomes of a situation.
Name a condition that CBT is particularly effective at treating
depression or anxiety disorders
A core principle of CBT that believes problems are in part due to ________ ways of thinking.
What is Faulty.
What triggers the cognitive triangle?
What is a situation.
After a breakup, Sam believes they will never be happy again. Which cognitive distortion is this?
Catastrophizing
Define emotional reasoning.
The assumption that emotions reflect the way things really are. “I feel like a bad friend, therefore I must be a bad friend.”
CBT is generally more effective for long-term problems (True or False)
False
A core principle of CBT that believes problems are in part due to learned patterns of _________ behaviors.
What is unhelpful.
Your interpretation of the situation.
What are your thoughts.
Name 3 examples of a cognitive distortion
Catastrophizing, black-and-white thinking, mind reading, overgeneralizing, personalization, jumping to conclusions, should statements, magnification/minimization, labeling or mislabeling
Define overgeneralization.
Making broad interpretations from a single or few events. “I felt awkward during my job interview. I am always so awkward.”
CBT helps clients by teaching them what?
Skills to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors on their own
True or False: People can learn and implement coping skills to relieve their symptoms.
What is True.
Your response to a situation/ your actions.
What is your behaviors.
What is personalization?
It’s when someone blames themselves for things outside of their control (e.g., “It’s my fault the team didn’t win”).
Define the two subcategories of jumping to conclusions.
Mind Reading: Interpreting the thoughts and beliefs of others without adequate evidence. “She wouldn’t go on a date with me. She probably thinks I’m ugly.”
Fortune telling: The expectation that a situation will turn out badly without adequate evidence.
Why might CBT overlook deeper emotional issues?
It focuses more on changing thoughts and behaviors rather than exploring past experiences or emotions.