THINKING TRAPS
Thinking you know what others are thinking without proof
Mind Reading
What comes first: thoughts or feelings?
Thoughts
Acting without thinking is called what?
Impulsive Behavior
Name one healthy coping skill
(any appropriate answer)
You think “everyone is judging me.” What’s the thinking trap?
Mind reading
Thinking “I always mess things up”
Doing something to avoid feelings (like isolating or using) is what type of coping?
Avoidance / unhealthy coping
What is one way to calm your body quickly?
Breathing / grounding
You fail once and think “I always fail.” What trap?
Overgenrealization
Thinking in extremes like “I’m either good or a failure”
All-or-nothing thinking
Name one feeling people often hide with anger
sadness/hurt/fear
One bad choice doesn’t erase progress. True or False?
True
What does it mean to “pause” before reacting?
Stop and think before acting
You think “this is the worst thing ever.” What trap?
Catastrophizing
Thinking something is going to be way worse than it actually is
Catastrophizing
True or False: Thoughts are always facts
False
What can happen if you always react instead of pausing?
Poor decisions / regret / negative consequences
Talking to someone you trust is what type of coping?
Healthy coping
You think “I’m either good or terrible.” What trap?
All-or-nothing thinking
“Everyone hates me”, what thinking trap is this?
Mind reading OR overgeneralization (accept both)
Why do strong thoughts feel so real?
Because emotions make them feel true
Why is “I already messed up, so who cares” a dangerous thought?
It leads to more negative behavior
Why is avoiding your problems not helpful long-term?
They don’t go away / they build up
You mess up and think “everything is ruined.” What trap?
All-or-nothing OR catastrophizing