mindfulness
name one thing you can see, hear, or feel right now using yor senses
goal: ground your awareness
name a common negative thought someone might have said before a test
"i'm going to fail", "i'm not smart enough", etc
act out an emotion and have someone guess it
goal: help counselors understand emotions to build empathy and link feelings to thoughts and behaviors in CBT
name one healthy coping skill you use
exercise: improves mood, reduces stress
music: regulate emotions
talking w/ someone: provides support, challenge negative thinking thought conversation
what is the purpose of mindfulness in CBT?
stay present, reduce overthinking/anxiety
what are automatic thoughts?
quick, unconscious thoughts that change the way an individual feels or behaves
how are thoughts and feelings connected in CBT?
thoughts influence feelings
what is a coping skill?
a strategy used to manage stress or difficult emotions
a client is stuck worrying about the future, what mindfulness technique could help?
breathing exercises, 5-4-3-2-1 exercise, journaling, etc.
what is cognitive restructuring?
changing negative/distorted thoughts to balanced thoughts
a client feels anxious after thinking, "everyone is judging me." what came first?
a) thought
b) feeling
a) thought
which is better in CBT and why:
a) avoiding stress
b) managing it
b) managing it (avoidance maintains anxiety)
how does mindfulness help interrupt negative thought patterns?
create awareness, goal: thoughts are observed not automatically believed
identify the cognitive distortion "if i mess this up, everything is ruined"
all-or-nothing thinking
why is it important to identify feelings in counseling?
to understand emotional responses & connect them to thoughts/behaviors
give an example of CBT coping strategy that changes both thoughts and behaviors
cognitive restructuring