The Connection Between Our Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors
The Cognitive (or Thinking) Model can help us identify our own patterns of ______, ______, and ______?
Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors
What is an example of a long-term goal?
Graduating high school, going to college, getting a job, etc.
What does it mean to ‘reframe a challenge’?
Changing how you see a challenge; view it as a learning opportunity
What is a trigger?
A person, place, situation or really anything that contributes to an unwanted emotional or behavioral response
What has holes but can still hold water?
A sponge
What does ‘irrational thinking’ mean?
A pattern of thinking that is not based on reality or logic, and is instead inconsistent with known fact; usually assuming the worse
What is the acronym we discussed in class for how to identify a goal we would like to achieve?
SMART
What does ‘perseverance’ mean?
Not giving up, even when things get tough
What are warning signs?
Physical or emotional indicators of building emotions; signs that show you/others that you are struggling with your mental health
Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them
It’s important to be aware of our thoughts. Why is it beneficial to practice reframing our thoughts, especially when feeling negative?
It gives us control over how we feel and what we do, leading to better outcomes
What does the ‘S’ in SMART goals stand for?
Specific
In the presentation on “Overcoming Challenges” who was the person who quoted “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer”?
Albert Einstein
What is the difference between external and internal coping?
External is outside of us; using an object, person, etc. to help cope and internal is within us; we only need ourselves to cope
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
What is ‘Cognitive Journaling’?
A journaling technique that helps us observe the thought patterns we have and how they affect our emotions and behaviors
What is one way you can keep track of the steps you set for the goal you would like to achieve?
Calander, journal, etc.
What is a growth mindset?
Believing you can learn and grow when experiencing challenges
What is the purpose of the ‘Circle of Control’ tool?
To understand what things in life are in our control or out of our control; to help manage emotions and stressful/triggering situations
What do you call a piece of sad cheese?
Blue cheese