CBT BASICS
What does CBT stand for?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This distortion involves seeing things in black-or-white terms, with no middle ground.
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
This coping skill involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm the nervous system.
What is deep breathing?
These are people, places, or things that increase the desire to use substances.
What are triggers?
This term describes a return to substance use after a period of abstinence.
What is relapse?
CBT primarily focuses on the connection between these two aspects of a person’s experience.
What are thoughts and behaviors?
This distortion involves making assumptions about what others are thinking.
What is mind reading?
Practicing this type of meditation involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
This is a sudden, intense urge to use a substance.
What is a craving?
The process of identifying and addressing problems before they lead to relapse is known as this.
What is relapse prevention?
True or False: CBT is only effective for treating substance use disorders.
What is false?
This distortion is characterized by predicting that things will turn out badly, no matter what.
What is catastrophizing?
This technique involves tensing and then relaxing muscle groups to reduce physical tension.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Identifying and avoiding these can help prevent relapse.
What are high-risk situations?
Developing this type of plan can help manage triggers and cravings.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
This is a key component of CBT that involves identifying and challenging negative thought patterns.
What is cognitive restructuring?
This cognitive distortion involves focusing on one negative detail exclusively.
What is filtering?
Writing down thoughts and feelings as a way to process emotions is known as this.
What is journaling?
This type of planning involves identifying strategies to deal with potential triggers.
What is a coping plan?
This type of support, often found in groups like AA, can be crucial for long-term recovery.
What is social support?
The concept that changing your thoughts can change your feelings and behaviors is known as this.
What is the cognitive model?
This distortion means attributing external events to oneself when there is no basis for the connection
What is personalization?
Engaging in enjoyable activities to distract from cravings is known as this type of coping skill.
What is behavioral activation?
Name one strategy to manage cravings without using substances.
What is distraction, delay, or using coping skills?
This technique involves rehearsing how to handle potential relapse scenarios.
What is role-playing or simulation?