Behavior/Emotions
Can emotions be useful? why or why not?
Yes. Emotions can provide information and prepare us to respond to situation
True or False: Thoughts are always facts.
False. Thoughts are interpretations or mental events, not necessarily facts.
name one primary emotion
sadness, anger, happiness, joy, trust
what is a coping skill?
the tools, thoughts, and behaviors we use to manage stress, anxiety, sadness, and other tough emotions or stressful situations
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What is emotion labeling?
Putting accurate words to an emotional experience, such as anxious, disappointed, or frustrated.
What is an automatic thought?
A quick, often unexamined thought that pops into your mind in response to a situation.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
name three unhealthy coping skills
name your favorite group and why
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What is avoidance?
Staying away from a situation, activity, thought, or feeling because it seems uncomfortable or threatening.
What is catastrophizing?
Imagining the worst possible outcome and treating it as highly likely or inevitable.
what is a ANT?
automatic negative thought
name 3 healthy coping skills
reading, journaling, mindfulness, meditation, spending time with friends and family, spending time outside, going on a walk, listening to music
what is the purpose of soundbath?
to guide your body and mind into a state of deep relaxation
What is behavioral activation?
Increasing meaningful or rewarding activities to help improve mood and functioning.
What is mind reading?
Assuming you know what another person is thinking without enough evidence.
name one way to challenge a negative thought
Write it down: Check the facts: Look for errors:
Try a new view: Replace the harsh thought with a balanced, realistic, or neutral statement.
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to the present moment with openness rather than automatically judging the experience.
If animals could talk, which animal would probably have the most interesting stories?
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What is an exposure?
Gradually approaching a feared or avoided situation rather than automatically avoiding it.
Why might identifying an emotion help?
It can create distance from the experience and make it easier to choose a deliberate response.
What is the difference between coping and avoidance?
Coping helps you manage or work through a situation, while avoidance primarily involves escaping or preventing contact with something uncomfortable.
What makes a coping strategy more likely to work?
It should fit the situation, be practical enough to use, and address the relevant need.
You get to rewrite the ending of any movie. Which movie are you changing, and what would you make happen?
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