What Am I
You pay more attention to bad things, and ignore when something good happens.
What is Ignoring the Good
Having a negative belief about yourself and thinking it applies to everything you do.
What is Negative Labeling
I failed the test. I'm such a failure.
What is I didn't do as well as I could have but I am not a loser.
I'm so stupid. Everything I say is dumb.
What is Negative Labeling.
Your friend stops talking to you at school.
What is sadness
Making a really big deal out of something small, or making something a little bit sad seem like the worst thing ever.
What is Blowing Things Up
Blaming yourself for anything that goes wrong around you, even if you had nothing to do with it.
What is Self-blaming
I scored two goals in the game but I missed one. I had a bad game.
What is I scored two. You are going to miss sometimes.
Emma didn't invite me to her party. I bet she thinks I'm weird.
What is Mind Reading.
You feel someone is treating you unfairly
Thinking you know what will happen in the future, and that it will be bad.
What is Fortune Telling
Believing that if you feel something, it must be true.
I know if I ask her to the dance when will say no.
I don't know that for sure. All I can do is try. I'm not a fortune teller.
You get a stain on your shoes and think they are ruined and can't ever be worn again.
What is Blowing Things Up
You worry about being in danger...what if the storm causes a tornado? What if my mind goes blank when I'm taking my quiz?
What is anxiety, worry, nervousness or fear
Believing you know what someone else is thinking, or why they are doing something, without having enough information.
What is Mind Reading
Believing things have to be a certain way.
What are Should Statements
Sarah is sad today. I probably did something to upset her.
What is Sarah is sad. I don't know why. I'll try and be extra nice to her today.
My parents should always let me see my friends when I ask.
What are Should Statements.
You feel left out from parties and other activities
What is loneliness or sadness
Thinking that you must be perfect in everything you do, otherwise you're no good.
What is Setting the Bar Too High
You look at things in absolute, black and white categories
What is All or None Thinking
I should always be happy. I should never be sad.
What is Sometimes we feel sad and sometimes we feel happy.
If I don't get an A on every test, I'm not very smart.
What is Setting the Bar Too High
You feel your problems will go on forever and that things will never improve.
What is hopeless or discouragement