Cognitive Model
How many steps make up the cognitive model?
4
TRUE OR FALSE: Logical mind is better than Reactive mind?
FALSE. It depends on the situation for the right mind.
TRUE OR FALSE: It is best to suppress your negative thoughts and pretend they do not exist?
FALSE. It is still important to acknowledge the negative thoughts you are having so you can correct them or find help.
TRUE OR FALSE: Error Thinking only happens when you think of it?
FALSE: They can pop into our heads unconsciously (without wanting to think of it)
Identify 1 positive activity you can engage in when faced with a trial?
Walking, listening to music, drawing etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: Thoughts are emotions and actions in response to feelings and behaviors?
FALSE. Thoughts are how a person interprets the situation
Provide one example of someone in a reactive mindset?
Describe an example of positive self-talk
"I've come so far and will continue to make positive strides."
What type of error thinking is "I am such a loser."
Labeling
Define "comparison" in ACCEPTS with your own words
comparing past personal experiences you overcame to help encourage in your current situation/problem.
TRUE OR FALSE: You MUST follow the cognitive model in order only?
FALSE: The cognitive model can jump around from one point to another.
TRUE OR FALSE: The wise mind is all about balance
What kind of self-talk is this: "I have overcome so much, but I still feel tired and defeated. I am done."
Negative Self-talk
Provide an example of "minimizing" error thinking
Example: "I am upset, it's no big deal"
What are some "thoughts" someone should be concerned about
Error thinking such as "catastrophizing" or "labeling"
Provide an example of how you can go from situation straight to behavior?
Example: Running out of a building caught on fire
Describe when using the logical mind can be most helpful?
Example: Participating in class and learning something new, solving a mystery/crime etc.
Share a scenario that might cause stress and use a positive self-talk for the situation.
Example: You are stressed about taking a test. You tell yourself "You are going to an amazing job because you studied hard and reviewed all the notes"
Correct the error: "Things never work out!"
Corrected: "Things often do not work out like I hope"
Describe a scenario where "pushing away" would be appropriate and why?
When someone does not have all the tools to solve their problem and they need to get help to properly problem solve.
Provide an example where someone may experience every step of the cognitive model?
MUST INCLUDE: A stituation/challenge, internal thoughts, potential feelings, and the behavior they will act on.
Provide one scenario for someone with the same situation but different outcomes for using each of the mindsets.
Example: Your friend just loss a close family member.
Logical: You say sorry to your friend and never mention a word about the subject again. Instead you change the subject about the upcoming quiz.
Reactive: You immediately cry, hug, and give cash as a gift to your friend. You check in with them every 5 minutes asking how they are doing.
Wise: You immediately say that you are sorry for your friend and ask how they are feeling and what they might need to get through the day. You give space to your friend but is available when they check in with you.
Change this Neg. Self-talk example to Pos. Self-talk: "I am so dumb. I can't believe I got a "D" on my quiz."
Example: "I am a hard worker and I have the opportunity to improve my grade. I am going to study and take advantage of the retake."
Identify 5 "fictious" words
Can't, aweful, loser, crazy, doomed etc.
How do your "Thoughts," "Emotions," and "Activities" all impact one another?
Our Thoughts can trigger Emotions which many prompt us to engage in an Activity to feel better.