CBT
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
What are the three components for the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, emotions (or feelings), and behaviors
The process of identifying and reframing negative thought patterns into more realistic and positive thoughts.
What is Cognitive Restructuring.
Common challenge of CBT for some clients.
Homework in between sessions
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
It’s the tendency to see situations in black-and-white terms, with no middle ground (e.g., “I failed this task, so I’m a failure”).
CBT focuses on changing what two things
Thoughts and behaviors
Your thoughts impact your...
Emotions and behaviors
Alex believes that because they made one mistake at work, they are terrible at their job. This is an example of ______.
Overgeneralization
Name a condition that CBT is particularly effective at treating
depression or anxiety disorders
Talking down positive events
A core principle of CBT that believes problems are in part due to ________ ways of thinking.
What is Faulty.
What triggers the cognitive triangle?
What is a situation.
After a breakup, Sam believes they will never be happy again. Which cognitive distortion is this?
Catastrophizing
CBT is generally more effective for long-term problems (True or False)
False
What is magnification?
Putting a lot of emphasis on negative events, thoughts, or situations.
A core principle of CBT that believes problems are in part due to learned patterns of _________ behaviors.
What is unhelpful.
Your interpretation of the situation.
What are your thoughts.
Name 3 examples of a cognitive distortion
Catastrophizing, black-and-white thinking, mind reading, overgeneralizing, personalization, jumping to conclusions, should statements, magnification/minimization, labeling or mislabeling
CBT helps clients by teaching them what?
Skills to manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors on their own
How can you challenge cognitive distortions?
Use of core beliefs, recognizing contrary evidence to negative core beliefs.
True or False: People can learn and implement coping skills to relieve their symptoms.
What is True.
Your response to a situation/ your actions.
What is your behaviors.
What is personalization?
It’s when someone blames themselves for things outside of their control (e.g., “It’s my fault the team didn’t win”).
Why might CBT overlook deeper emotional issues?
It focuses more on changing thoughts and behaviors rather than exploring past experiences or emotions.
What cognitive distortion have you experienced this week?
Share if you feel comfortable.