CBT
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
I will never find a place to live.
Something along the lines of.... "It is going to be hard to find a place to live. I need to ask for help. I probably won't find the perfect place at first."
Explain Castastrophizing
Seeing only the worst possible outcomes of a situation.
Your interpretation of the situation.
Your thoughts
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
What is the term that is described as "faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception or belief
Cognitive Distortions
It won't ever change, why even bother?
It is frustrating how hard it is to get where I want to go.
This cognitive distortion involves seeing situations in black-and-white terms, with no middle ground.
All-or-Nothing Thinking
Your response to a situation/ your actions.
Your behaviors
Roughly, how much does a cloud weigh?
Around 1 million lbs.
True or False:
CBT Addresses Negative Thought Patterns and Behaviors
True!
She didn't text me back, so she must hate me. I won't bother her anymore.
She didn't text me back; she might not be on her phone right now, and I can give her some time. If something is wrong, I trust that she will tell me / I can ask if everything is okay.
Defining yourself by a mistake or struggle.
Labeling
What are the three components for the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors
What color are sunsets on Mars?
Blue
What idea can be thought of as a pair of sunglasses that "shade" the things we see?
Core Beliefs
You see your friend at the grocery store. Your friend says 'Hi' and continues looking for bananas. They must hate you.
Wow, they’re getting into their health and wellness. Hope they find that right banana. If they still keep acting funny, maybe I will check in on them and ask if everything is going okay
Explain the distortion: jumping to conclusions
For a bonus 100 points, name the two types of this distortion
Jumping to conclusions: Interpreting the meaning of a situation with little or no evidence.
Mind reading and fortune-telling
A core principle of CBT that believes problems are in part due to ________ ways of thinking.
Faulty
What is the longest-running animated American TV show?
The Simpsons
What is the ABC model used for in CBT?
The ABC model is a tool used in CBT to help individuals understand the connection between activating events (A), their beliefs and interpretations (B), and the emotional and behavioral consequences (C) that result from those beliefs.
I am a screw-up... ever since I dropped out and got fired from that job. That is just who I am now.
I cannot change what happened in the past. I will learn from my experiences, and I will try to do things differently moving forward.
Name at least 5 types of cognitive distortions
All or nothing thinking, Overgeneralizing, Mental filtering, Disqualifying the positive, Catastrophizing, Mind Reading, Fortune Telling, Emotional Reasoning, "Should" Statements, Labeling, Personalization
Name 2 ways you can 'dispute' a belief
Examples: Does it fit reality?
Does it support achievement of interest and goals?
Does it help foster positive/healthy relationships?
Does it seem reasonable or logical given the context?
Does it contradict parasitic thinking?
Is it detrimental or helpful?
What is the best-selling book of all time?
The Bible