Thoughts
Thought or Feeling: "I am useless."
Thought
Name 2 emotions
Sad, happy, excited, angry, hopeful, calm, depressed, silly
What is a behavior?
An action we take.
What are the 3 basic components of CBT?
Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors.
Why do we talk about coping skills so much here?!
They are the skills that help YOU. They help manage intense feelings and behaviors.
What are "negative thought styles"?
Untrue statements, negative thoughts, thoughts that make us feel worse
Thought or Feeling? "I'm such an idiot."
Thought
Who is in control of your behaviors?
YOURSELF!!!
Thought or feeling: "I am so embarrassed."
Feeling
What are 3 of your coping skills?
:)
Why do we "dispute" our thoughts?
It helps us use more helpful thoughts and helps us improve our mood.
What are 3 things that make you feel happy?
No wrong answers :)
What is 1 behavior that would help with anxiety management?
Deep breathing, listening to music, meditation, exercise, mindfulness.
What is 1 negative thought style?
Filter, all or nothing thinking, mind reading, crystal ball, assume control, expect perfection, labeling, feelings as only reality
Are all coping skills good?
No-- Unproductive coping skills can be using drugs/alcohol, self-harming behavior, overs/unders, addictions.
What is "all or nothing" thinking?
When you look at things as if they were completely good or completely bad without appreciating the middle ground
What are some feelings you might feel if you were to think "He/she just did that to hurt me."
Angry, betrayed, sad, hurt, disappointed, rejected, lonely, etc.
Unhealthy behavior = "When I am angry, I punch the wall." More healthy behavior = ?
Other behaviors that release tension: Progressive Muscle Relaxation, deep breathing, exercise.
Change this thought: "I made a mistake so no one loves me now."
What is an example of a self-destructive coping skill?
:(
Change this thought: "I am going to be stuck here at the hospital forever"
"I can't take small steps towards my discharge."
When can emotions become damaging or destructive?
Emotions can become destructive when we don't manage them in a healthy way, don't communicate them to others, or when we try to ignore them.
What two things influence our behavior the most
Thoughts and Feelings
What does "mind over mood mean?"
What is a situation in which you would use your coping skills?
Varied answers