Thinking Traps
This thinking trap makes you see things as all good or all bad with no middle ground
All-or-Nothing thinking OR
Black and White thinking
Positive self-talk is the way we _____ to ourselves.
Talk OR speak
Listening to music, drawing, or journaling are examples of these.
Healthy coping skills
This part of the CBT Triangle includes what we say to ourselves in our minds.
Thoughts
When you step away from a stressful situation to calm down, you are taking a _____.
Break or timeout
Believing you know what someone else is thinking without evidence
Mind-Reading
What is the first thought we experience after a negative situation or event called?
Automatic thought
Taking slow breaths when upset is an example of this coping skill?
Deep Breathing
This part of the CBT Triangle includes emotions such as anger, sadness, anxiety, and happiness.
Feelings
Before emotions get out of control, it is helpful to identify these
Triggers
This thinking trap focuses only on mistakes and ignores successes.
Disqualifying the positive OR
Ignoring the good
A friend says, "I'm a failure because I got in trouble." What is a healthier thought?
"I made a mistake, but that does not define me" OR....
Name one coping skill you can use when angry.
Deep breathing, taking a break, counting to ten, journaling, exercise OR...
This part of the CBT Triangle includes the actions we take
Behaviors
Completing this sentence can help with emotional regulation: "When I'm upset, I can use _____ before reacting.
Coping Skills
Saying, "I failed one test, so I'll never be good at school."
Overgeneralization
Give a positive replacement for, "I always mess everything up."
"Everyone makes mistakes, maybe I can learn from mine." OR ...
Self-harm, using substances, isolating, and not engaging in proper hygiene are all examples of what kind of coping skills?
Unhealthy coping skills
In the CBT Triangle, changing your thoughts can help change your _ and _?
Feelings (or emotions) and behaviors
Your face gets hot, your fists clench, and your heart races. These are examples of what?
Warning Signs
What is the other name for "thinking traps?"
Cognitive Distortions
What is the thought called when we replace an initial automatic thought?
Alternative thought
This coping skill uses your five senses to help you stay in the present moment
Grounding
A teen thinks, "Nobody likes me." They feel sad and avoid their friends. Identify all three parts of the CBT Triangle.
Thought: Nobody likes me
Feeling: Sad
Behavior: Avoiding friends
Why is it important to regulate emotions?
Make safe/healthy decisions, improve relationships, and respond appropriately OR....