All or Nothing Thinking
"I failed this test. I'm dumb."
What is "All or Nothing Thinking."
"They're laughing at me" is what kind of cognitive distortion?
What is "Overgeneralization?"
Identify the distortion.
"If I get suspended, my life is over."
Identify the distortion.
"I should never feel angry."
"If my friends don't text me back, they must not like me anymore."
The goal of mind reading is what?
What is to become a "What else could he mean? thinker.
"This happened once. It will keep happening."
Identify the distortion.
"This argument means we are breaking up."
Identify the distortion.
"They should respect me at all times."
What is "Should statements?"
"I missed one shot. I suck at basketball." What feeling might follow?
What is anxiety, insecurity, anger, dejected?
"Nothing ever goes right for me."
What is "some things go wrong, but no everything."
What feeling usually follows catastrophizing?
How do "should statements" make us feel?
What is "guilt, resentment, anger?
Provide a balanced thought example:
"I didn't make honor roll. I'm a complete failure."
What is "I didn't make honor roll this time, but I can improve next semester."
What question can you ask instead of mind reading?
What is "Could there be another explanation?" or "What evidence do I have?"
How might this distortion affect behavior at school or work?
What is "May lead to giving up, skipping school, and not trying?"
Rewrite thought with a balanced thought.
"If I mess up this presentation, everyone will hate me forever."
What is "If I mess up, it may be embarrassing, but it won't last forever."
Rewrite this thought into a balanced thought.
"I should be perfect."
What is "I want to do well, but I don't have to be perfect?"
True or False: Cognitive Distortions are tricky thoughts that make use see situations in a negative or unhelpful way.
Replace this thought with a balanced thought.
"Everyone will treat me bad because of my past."
What is "Some people might need time, but others will give me a chance?"
What is "To become a what's most likely true?" thinker.
Is this should statement reasonable?
"I've done most of the work on the group project. He should agree with my ideas."
What is your response. Please explain.