Feelings and Emotions
Name three basic emotions.
Happy, sad, angry,
If you think, "I failed one test, so I’ll fail everything," what thinking error is this?
All-or-Nothing thinking
Name one healthy coping skill for stress.
Deep breathing, listening to music, etc.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Your friend doesn’t text you back right away. You think, “They must be mad at me.”
What is another possible thought?
They might just be busy
What emotion do you feel when your heart beats fast, and your palms get sweaty before a big test?
Anxiety or nervousness
True or False: Thoughts are always facts.
False
True or False: Ignoring problems makes them go away.
False
CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and ______.
Behaviors
You’re about to take a test and feel super nervous.
What coping skill could you use?
Deep breathing, positive self-talk, etc
True or False: Emotions are good or bad.
False — emotions aren’t good or bad, they just are)
Fill in the blank:
CBT teaches us that thoughts, feelings, and ______ are connected.
Behaviors
What is the first step when you feel really upset?
Pause and take deep breaths, or notice the feeling
True or False: CBT can help with anxiety and depression.
True
You yell at your sibling after a bad day at school.
What’s the chain: Thought → Feeling → Behavior?
Thought: "Nobody likes me" → Feeling: Sad → Behavior: Yelling
This emotion can be caused by a threat and makes you want to fight, run away, or freeze.
Fear
Name one positive thought you could use if you’re nervous about giving a class presentation.
"I prepared well, and I can do my best."
Name two things you can do when you feel really angry besides yelling.
Walk away, count to 10, journal, etc.
What’s the main goal of CBT?
To change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
You didn’t make the sports team.
What’s a positive way to cope?
Practice for next year, talk to someone, remind yourself of your strengths, etc.
Name two ways you can tell when you’re feeling angry.
Clenched fists, yelling, fast heartbeat, etc.)
Identify the negative thought:
"Nobody likes me because I wasn’t invited to one party
Overgeneralization or Mind Reading
This coping skill involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
Mindfulness
Name one way to challenge a negative thought.
Ask yourself, "Is this thought true?" or look for evidence against it
You have a big presentation and keep thinking, “I’m going to mess up.”
How can you reframe this thought?
"I’ve practiced and I’m ready to do my best