CBT Basics
What does "CBT" stand for?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What term is used to describe the practice of focusing on the present moment without judgment?
What is mindfulness
What are the external or internal cues that can lead to negative thoughts, emotions, or behaviors called?
What are triggers
What term/terms are used for thoughts that are unrealistic or unhelpful?
What are cognitive distortions or irrational thoughts?
What is the acronym commonly used to create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals in CBT?
What is "SMART" goals
Who is often considered the founder of CBT?
Who is Aaron T. Beck
What is a "coping skill" and why is it important?
What is a technique or strategy used to manage stress and emotions. Important for preventing relapse
Name one common internal trigger for individuals with eating disorders.
What is "negative body image," "stress," or, "emotional distress"
What CBT technique involves asking yourself, "Is this thought based on facts and evidence?"
What is the "evidence-based thinking" or "reality testing" technique
What is the term for the process of evaluating and adjusting goals based on progress or changing circumstances?
What is goal monitoring and modification?
What's the main focus when addressing psychological issues?
What is changing thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health
What is the name of the CBT technique that involves replacing negative thoughts with rational ones?
What is cognitive restructuring or thought challenging
What is the term used to describe situations or people that provoke anxiety or distress?
What are stressors
What is the term for the cognitive distortion where individuals think in extreme, black-and-white terms?
What is "all-or-nothing thinking" or "dichotomous thinking"
What is the name of the CBT technique that involves breaking larger goals into smaller, manageable steps?
What is "chunking" or "task breakdown"
Name one common cognitive distortion.
What is "catastrophizing," "all-or-nothing thinking," or "mind-reading"?
What is the acronym for a common CBT skill that helps individuals cope with overwhelming emotions?
What is "TIP" (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing)?
What CBT technique involves keeping a journal to recored thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in response to triggers?
What is a "thought diary" or "cognitive journal"
What is a helpful way to challenge negative thoughts by asking, "What's the worst that could happen, and how likely is it?"
What is the "probability" and "worst-case scenario" technique?
What is the term for the technique where individuals visualize themselves successfully achieving their goals to enhance motivation?
What is "mental rehearsal" or "visualization"?
What is problem-solving
What CBT technique encourages individuals to gradually face their fears or anxieties in a controlled and systematic way?
What is exposure therapy
What is the purpose of identifying triggers in CBT?
What is to increase awareness and develop strategies to manage them more effectively
What is the term for the cognitive distortion where individuals magnify their errors or shortcomings while minimizing their positive qualities and achievements?
What is "personalization" or "blame-taking"
What is the principle in CBT that emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and celebrating small achievements along the way to a larger goal?
What is the principle of "positive reinforcement" or "self-reward"