Cognitive Distortions
Nothing ever goes the way I want it to
What is overgeneralizing
No one loves me.
What is "it feels like no one loves me. I'm lonely right now."
This sucks
What is rational
Lonely
What is feeling. What is a thought you have when you feel lonely?
What does CBT stand for?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
I'm a loser and can't do anything right
What is black and white thinking
I'll never leave KVC.
What is "I will leave KVC because I can't be here forever. I am frustrated because I've been here so long."
I am so angry
I'm so sad; how could this happen?
What is thought. What is the feeling?
True or False: CBT Supports the thought that a person can change the way they FEEL by changing the way they THINK
What is TRUE
I should have never made that phone call.
What is should statements
I can't do this anymore.
What is "it's so hard right now."
It feels like I have nothing to live for.
What is, closer to rational. It recognizes that this is a feeling and not a fact. Feelings change!
I'm going to punch someone in the face.
What is thought. What feeling is behind this thought?
True or False: ALL coping skills are healthy.
What is FALSE: Maladaptive coping skills include dissociation, and escape (including self-mediation, overeating). It may SEEM as though engaging in these behaviors is helping but reality is that it is only TEMPORARY in reduction in symptoms that only strengthens the problem long-term.
I'm no longer able to discharge due to lack of placement and it is my fault.
What is personalization
It won't change ever, why even bother?
What is "it is frustrating how hard it is to get where I want to go."
My favorite staff member didn't say hi to me this morning. They must not like me.
What is, not rational. What other reasons might they not say hi?
Frustrated
What is feeling. What would a thought be that goes with this feeling?
True or False: Pleasant activity scheduling is a CBT coping skill
What is TRUE! Scheduling activities in the near future that you can look forward to can help with depression!
I'm going to be at KVC for another week and it is the worst thing that could possibly happen for me.
Everyone things I am stupid.
What is "it feels like people are judging me."
My partner is going to break up with me because we had a fight.
I am worthless.
What is thought. What is the feeling behind this thought?
A CBT technique that allows you to identify thought patterns and encourages self-reflection
What is Journaling