Shades of Excellence 101
What are the Shades of Excellence team members' names?
Mrs. York and Ms. Carolina
Give us a positive affirmation.
Examples: I am... strong, beautiful, brave, smart, creative
What does "putting thoughts on trial" mean?
Putting your thoughts on trial means examining and questioning your thoughts, especially the negative ones, to determine if they are true, helpful, or accurate.
What is stress?
Stress is like having a lot of things to do and feeling overwhelmed, like your mind is racing with worries and you're not sure how to handle everything.
True or False: Boys are more likely to have anxiety and depression than girls.
False
What is a cognitive distortion?
Cognitive distortion refers to patterns of thinking that are inaccurate, biased, or irrational. These distortions can lead to negative emotions and behaviors.
True or False: Our thoughts do not affect how we act or our quality of life. They are simply things we have in our head and we have no control over them.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is when you feel really nervous or scared, even when there's no clear danger.
Mental health can affect which of the following?
A. Academics
B. Relationships
C. Daily Wellbeing
D. All of the above
D. All of the above!
Sarah has been feeling a bit down lately because she hasn't been invited to hang out with her friends after school for the past few days. She's sitting alone in the cafeteria when she sees her friends, Emily and Jake, whispering to each other and glancing in her direction. Sarah immediately thinks, "They must be talking about me. Maybe they don't want me around anymore because I'm boring."
What cognitive distortion is Sarah engaging in?
A. Jumping to Conclusions
B. Catastrophizing
C. Fortune Telling
D. Over-Generalizing
A. Jumping to Conclusions
Which is NOT an example of a negative thought?
A. I always mess things up.
B. I'm not good enough.
C. I can always try again next time.
D. No one loves me.
C. I can always try again next time.
Which of the following is NOT a trigger for anxiety and stress?
A. Academic Pressure
B. Body Image
C. Bullying
D. Being Healthy
D. Being Healthy
What percentage of girls feel persistently sad or hopeless?
A. 33%
B. 57%
C. 64%
D. 75%
B. 57%
Which of the following is not a cognitive distortion?
A. Catastrophizing
B. Labeling
C. Bargaining
D. Blaming
C. Bargaining
In Jocelyn's story, we see how she struggles with peer pressure and popularity. She thinks "If I don't drink, everyone will think I am lame and I'll never be popular." What evidence was there in the story that this is not true?
Other girls weren't drinking, she has her own values and reasons to not drink, self-awareness and love
Which of the following is a symptom of anxiety and stress?
A. consistent sleeping patterns
B. positive self talk
C. decreased sensitivity
D. changes in eating habits
D. Changes in eating habits
Which is NOT a goal of SOE?
A. Help Find Employment
B. Developing coping skills
C. Building resilience
D. Improving mental health
A. Help Find Employment
Alex loves playing basketball, but during a game at school, he misses a shot that would have won the game for his team. He starts thinking, "I'm such a terrible basketball player. I always mess up when it counts. I'll never be good enough."
What cognitive distortion is Alex engaging in?
A. Fortune Telling
B. Overgeneralization
C. Catastrophizing
D. Labeling
B. Overgeneralization
In her story, Tasha is struggling with self-isolation and depressive symptoms. How would you encourage her to challenge her thoughts that no one likes her?
Remind that friends are since elementary, bring up self-isolation and grief, remind that she has her mom
Which of the following is not one of the components of the CBT Triangle?
A. Thoughts
B. Stressors
C. Feelings
D. Behaviors
B. Stressors