Cognitive Distortions
What does it mean if something is distorted?
It is twisted or changed from its original shape, appearance, or meaning to the point of being strange, unclear, or untrue
What are the two types of motivation?
Intrinsic and extrinsic
What does ANT stand for?
automatic negative thought
What are the three types of boundaries?
Porous, rigid, and healthy
Name one executive functioning skill
time management, prioritizing, organization, problem solving, attention, self-control, task initiation, planning
Name a type of cognitive distortion.
Ignoring the Good
Exaggerating Things
Fortune Telling
Mind Reading
Negative Labeling
Setting the Bar Too High
Self-blaming
Feelings as facts
"Should" Statements
Give an example of an extrinsic motivator.
ESS points, gold star, food, money, etc.
Give an example of an automatic negative thought you might have when frustrated in class.
Ex) This is stupid and not worth my time.
Ex) What's the point?
Ex) I want to go home.
What type of boundary is this? "I don't share my feelings with anyone. Not even my close friends"
Rigid
Explain what growth mindset is
The thinking that you can get better at things through practice, hard work and perseverance. "YET"
What cognitive distortion is this example of?
"If I'm not fixed after a year of therapy, I will never get better.
A) Should statement
B) Ignoring the good
C) Setting the bar too high
C) Setting the bar too high
Nicole doesn't do the bare minimum at her job just to get paid. She has a passion for mental health and truly cares about her Students. She values integrity. She tries her very best to help her students.
What motivation is this an example of?
Intrinsic motivation
What does it mean to reframe?
To change your perspective on a situation or choose to view it in a different way that is more helpful or fair. Change the thought!
Give an example of a boundary you may have with one type of relationship in your life that you might not with another.
Ex) My family can hug me but my teachers cannot.
You are taking notes in class while also listening to what the teacher says, moving between listening and writing.
What type of attention is this an example of?
A) Sustained attention
B) Selective attention
C) Alternating attention
D) Divided attention
C) Alternating Attention
Given an example of a thought in which you are using negative labeling.
Ex) "I'm 'mentally ill' so I can't do anything.
If you value independence, how can you use that value to motivate you academically?
Ex) I want my independence. I am going to pass my classes and get my diploma so I can get a decent job to financially support myself. I won't have to rely on anyone.
What are the three parts of the cognitive triangle?
Thoughts, feelings, behaviors
What are the three parts of an "I" statement?
1. I feel...(emotion)
2. When you...(situation)
3. Please...(what you would like them to do)
What is a part of the brain?
A) vertebrae B) cornea
C) amygdala D) trachea
C) amygdala
What is the type of cognitive distortion?
You scored two goals at your soccer game and all you can think about is the shot you missed.
Ignoring the good
Name a strategy to help with low motivation.
First worst, easiest first, plan rewards for yourself, have something to look forward to, social accountability, make a to-do list, break it up into smaller steps, set a timer, visualize success, remember your "why"
Reframe this thought to be more balanced and motivating: "My teacher made me so angry in. I'm going to stop trying in her class."
Ex) "Maybe she didn't know she upset me. I could talk to her or ask another adult to help me advocate."
Ex) "She's definitely not my favorite teacher but I won't let her get in the way of my goals. I don't want to repeat this class."
Give an example of an "I" statement given the situation: You arrive to ESS very upset. Nicole is trying to ask you about it but her questions are only making it worse.
Ex) "I feel overwhelmed when you keep talking to me. Could you please give me some space."
What is Nicole's dog's name or Danielle's bunny's name?
Charlie and Peaches