What is CBT?
What is the name of the triangle used to examine thoughts, feelings and behaviors?
The CBT triangle
"I can't believe I failed that test, I am so stupid!" is a
a) Thought
b) Feeling
c) Behavior
a) Thought
Change this thought to be more positive and/or realistic:
"They never listen to me ever!!!"
Some examples could be:
"I feel unheard right now."
"I don't like it when I am not listened to."
"I know they've listened to me before, I wish they could do it now..."
But the possibilities are endless!
What is a good sensory coping skill (sensory means using touch and the other senses like smell, taste, etc.)?
Some examples are:
- Cuddling a stuffed animal
- Using a PopFidgety
- Smelling candles or scented oils
- Having a healthy snack or some water
"Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?"
Spongebob Squarepants!
a) Dr. Bruce Wayne
b) Dr. J. Jonah Jameson
c) Dr. Aaron Beck
d) Dr. Selina Kyle
c) Dr. Aaron Beck
Running to your room and slamming your door is a
a) Thought
b) Feeling
c) Behavior
c) Behavior
Change this thought to be more positive and/or realistic:
"I hate him so much, he ALWAYS does this!"
Some examples could be:
"I don't like it when he..."
"I feel like he does this a lot, is there a way I can get him to stop?"
"I know it's frustrating right now, but I know he's been nice before when he [find example]"
But there's a lot more options too!
What is a good distraction-based coping skill (something to get your mind off of a really powerful negative feeling)?
Some examples are:
- Watching a funny video online
- Reading a book
- Using a snap bracelet or similar
Which is not a Marvel movie?
a) Avengers
b) Captain America
c) Wonder Woman
d) Iron Man
c) Wonder Woman
When should you use CBT?
a) Whenever you feel like it
b) When you are having trouble with a negative thought or feeling
c) Never, it's dumb
d) Only if your therapist makes you
b) When you are having trouble with a negative thought or feeling
"Exhausted" is a
a) Thought
b) Feeling
c) Behavior
b) Feeling
Change this thought to be more positive and/or realistic:
"What's the point? Nothing will get better."
Some examples could be:
"Right now I feel hopeless."
"I know I've felt better before, but it's tough right now."
"I really don't like feeling like things are pointless, who can I talk to?"
But that's just some options!
Some examples could be:
- Journaling
- Writing poetry
- Making a video talking about your feelings
- Collage
What is a game where you can mine, build, and battle?
Minecraft!
A thought that leads to a negative feeling is a ______ thought.
Negative
"They're being so mean to me, why can't they leave me alone?!" is a
a) Thought
b) Feeling
c) Behavior
a) Thought
Change this thought to be more positive and/or realistic:
"I can't believe what I did! I can never show my face at school again!"
Some examples could be:
"I feel embarrassed now, but maybe tomorrow I'll feel less embarrassed."
"Chances are they'll be talking about something else tomorrow."
"Maybe nobody even noticed; they barely notice anything at that school!"
But there's lots more!
When should you use a coping skill?
a) When you are calm
b) When you are starting to get angry
c) When you are completely escalated or "in crisis"
d) After the crisis has ended
b) When you are starting to get angry
Complete the phrase:
"You're gonna need a bigger ____"
Boat
Why does CBT work?
a) Because science
b) Because it helps you stop thinking
c) Because it helps you ignore negative thoughts and feelings
d) Because it helps you identify negative thoughts and feelings and come up with strategies to change them
d) Because it helps you identify negative thoughts and feelings and come up with strategies to change them
Taking a deep breath and speaking calmly is a
a) Thought
b) Feeling
c) Behavior
c) Behavior
Change this thought to be more positive and/or realistic:
"This day was the WORST day in history."
Some examples could be:
"Yeah, this day was awful, but I'm sure it could have been a lot worse."
"It feels like the worst day in history now, but only because I'm still in it. I'll feel better after a good night's sleep."
"I really need to vent about this day so I can move forward; who can I call?"
But other options work well too!
a) Drugs and alcohol
b) Painting unicorns
c) Vigilante justice
d) Hurting others
e) Talking about it with someone you trust
f) Not talking about how you feel at all
g) Being mean to someone else (displacement)
a) Drugs and alcohol
c) Vigilante justice
d) Hurting others
f) Not talking about how you feel at all
g) Being mean to someone else (displacement)
But there are many more!
How fast does the car in Back to the Future need to go to travel back in time?
88 miles per hour