Feelings First
What emotion do you feel when you think, "I'm going to embarrass myself?"
Anxiety
What is the opposite of a negative automatic thought?
A positive or balanced thought
What are the cognitive distortions where you see things as all good or all bad?
All-or-nothing thinking
Name one mindfulness technique.
5-4-3-2-1 grounding, meditation, deep breathing
What comes first in the CBT model- thought, feeling, or behavior?
Thought
If someone thinks, "No one likes me," what feeling might they experience?
Sadness or loneliness
Reframe this though: "I always fail at everything."
"Sometimes I struggle, but I have also succeeded before"
"I got one bad grade, so I must be a failure." What distortion is this?
Overgeneralization
What is one activity that can instantly help shift a negative mood?
Exercise, listening to music, journaling, etc.
Complete the chain: Thought: "I'll never succeed." → Feeling:_____ → Behavior:_____
Feeling: Hopelessness; Behavior: Giving up, not trying again
Name a positive coping skill for handling frustration.
Deep breathing, reframing thoughts, mindfulness, etc.
Why is reframing negative thoughts for mental health?
It helps reduce stress, builds confidence, and promotes healthier behaviors.
What's the term for assuming you know what others think about you?
Mind Reading
Act it out! One team member must demonstrate a coping skill while others guess.
Any skill like stretching, progressive muscle relaxation, etc.
Challenge this negative though: "Nobody will ever be my friend"
"That's not true, I have made friends before, and I can again."