GROUP EXPECTATIONS
Show respect, listen, keep what happens in group in group
DAILY DOUBLE
Provide a Situation, ANT, and then Coping Thought.
Demonstrate "Square Breathing"
Students shows how breathe in, hold, breathe out, hold using a square
What is an example of a thought
"I'm smart", "I can do this", "this is hard"
What is your favorite memory from our group time?
Anything we've done so far!
What are you expected to do when someone shares something personal in group?
Keep it in the group
Give an example of how an emotion can lead to a behavior
e.g. Feeling anxious and then not trying out for the school play
Demonstrate breathing using the "Balloon" method
Student shows how breathe in and out while holding their hands in the air as if they are holding a balloon
How is a feeling different than a thought
A feeling is the emotion in our body and the thought is what we say to ourselves
Reframe the thought "I'm never going to make any friends" to something more helpful and/or positive.
e.g. If I act myself I will find the right friends for me.
True or False, you must share in group when asked a question?
False
Name 2 other words that mean "happy"
joyful, elated, content, good, pleasant, etc
Demonstrate "Finger Tracing" Breathing
Student demonstrates how to breathe in and out using their fingers
How can a thought lead to a feeling and then lead to a behavior?
What is an an ANT and can you give an example
Automatic Negative Thoughts: e.g. "I always lose at everything"
If two people think about something differently, does that mean that one is right and one is wrong? Explain.
No, two people can have different views and both be right from their own perspective.
Name 5 different emotion words
Happy, silly, mad, angry, curious, frustrated, etc
Demonstrate two ways you can use "Progressive Muscle Relaxation"
What is one example of an ANT when we assume the worst?
Using the CBT model, if the scenario is "you go to school one day and the teacher tells you there is a pop quiz", name a potential thought, feeling, and behavior that may occur?
Thought: "I'm never going to pass, I'm dumb, I'm so ready for this", etc
Feeling: Anxiety, worry, excitement, etc.
Behavior: Sweating, walking out, putting head down, getting pencil and acing the quiz, etc.
What are 5 guidelines/expectations for this group?
Build Trust, Listen, Participate, Respect, Try New Things
Name 3 other words that mean "sad"
Depressed, down, blue, low, melancholy, etc
When we experience an uncomfortable emotion, it is important to slow down and notice what?
Our thoughts. Being mindful of our thoughts will help inform why we might be feeling a certain way.
Change the ANT of "I will never make the soccer team" to a coping thought?
If I work hard and try my best, it is out of hands if I make the team.
What are the three different categories of thoughts?
Positive, Neutral and Negative