Definitions
TH_______ is the process of using your mind to consider something. It can also be the product of that process: an idea or just the picture of what is going through your mind.
Thought/Thinking
I am angry
...Is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?
Feeling
True or False...
Feelings are a part of the cognitive triangle?
True
Your best friend hasn't spoken to you all day. Your thoughts are that they are ignoring you because they don't want to be your friend anymore.
What might your feelings and behaviors be?
Feelings:
Sad, Confused, Worried, Angry, Annoyed
Behaviors:
Try to make them talk to you, wait for them to come to you, talk about them behind their back, start a fight, etc.
A f________ is an emotional state or reaction.
A feeling
I ran away from home
...Is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?
Behavior
True or False...
Our feelings come directly from situations we experience or hear about.
False.
Our feelings actually come from our THOUGHTS about situations, events, or experiences.
Your best friend hasn't spoken to you all day. Your thoughts are that they might have a lot on their mind.
What might your feelings and behaviors be?
Feelings:
Worried, Concerned, Empathetic,
Behaviors:
Give them space, reach out to them
A b_________ is the way a person acts in response to a particular situation.
Behavior
I feel depressed
...Is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?
Feeling
True or False...
Choices are a part of the cognitive triangle?
False
You walk into the class and some other students immediately start laughing. You think that there must have been a funny joke that was told.
What might your feelings and behaviors be?
Feelings:
curious, happy, content, relaxed
Behaviors:
join the group, ask to participate, no interaction with the people
Define "situation"
the circumstance a person is in.
I feel like my life will never get better
...Is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?
Thought
True or False...
Behaviors are a part of the cognitive triangle?
True
You walk into the cafeteria and a whole table of people immediately start laughing. You think that the people must be laughing at you.
What might your feelings and behaviors be?
Feelings:
insecure, sad, embarrassed, angry
Behaviors:
run away, cry, engage in conflict, avoid the group of people
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Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
I want to punch him in the face!
...Is this a thought, feeling, or behavior?
Thought
True or False...
Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are not closely connected.
False
Use the cognitive triangle to explain the thoughts, feelings, actions in the following situation.
Your brother walks into your room and wants to play with you on your computer game. You think "He's always coming in and bothering me" and then tell him to "get out!" You get yelled at for being mean to your brother.
Answer.
Would another thought have lead to a better result?