COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS
Name the type of Cognitive Distortion:" My parents will get into a car accident on their way to visiting"
What is "catastrophizing" or "assuming the worst"
Regrame this thought: "I ate dessert, so I ruinted my whole diet."
What is "One dessert does not ruin my diet. Balance is key. "
What is one way to challenge a negative thought? (Hint starts with the letter E)
What is "Look for evidence against it"
What is a small step someone can take to overcome fear of eating in public?
What is: "start by eating with a close friend in a safe environment"
What is one small step somemone can take toward intuitive eating?
What is Listening to hunger and fullness cues.
Name the type of Cognitive Distortion: "She didn't laugh at my joke. She thinks I'm annoying."
What is "mindreading/jumping to conclusions"
What is a more balanced way to think about missing a workout?
What is "One missed workout doesn't undo my progress. I can continue tomorrow"
True or False: Thoughts are always facts.
What is "False"
True or False: Testing a negative belief with an experiment cna help change your mindset.
What is "True"
True or False: Skipping meals is a helathy way to control weight?
What is False
Name the type of Cognitive Distortion: "I feel like loser. I am a loser."
What is "emotional reasoning"
What is healthier way to respond to feeling guilty after eating?
What is "Eating is a normal part of life, and I deserve nourishment."
What is one thing you can do when you feel triggered by body image concerns?
What is "Practice self-compassion or avoid body-checking"
If someone believes, "I will lose control if I eat dessert," What small action can they take?
What is: "Try eating a small portion mindfully and observe the outcome"
What is a good strategy for eating mindfully?
What is Eating without distractions and savoring each bite.
Name the type of Cognitive Distortion: "I'm not going back to school. Everyone is mean to me."
What is "overgeneralization"
Instead of saying, "People will judge me if I eat in public, What is a more rational belief?"
What is "Most people are focused on themselves, not what I eat."
What is an example of a coping strategy that deos not involve food?
What is "Journaling, deep breathing, or listening to music."
How can someone test the belief, "People will judge me if I eat normally"?
What is: "Eat a meal with a supportive freind and notce if others actually react."
What is a healthier alternatie to labeling foods as "good" or "bad"?
What is "Seeing all foods as part of a balanced diet".
Name the type of Cognitive Distortion: "My friend dropped out of college because I did."
What is "personalization"
If a friend told you, "I am bad because I ate junk food," How would you respond?
What is "Food choices do not define a person. Eating all kinds of food is normal."
How can you remind yourself that a negative thought is not a reality?
What is: "By challenging it with logic and evidence."
What is the purpose of behavioral experiment?
What is: To challenge and disprove irrational beliefs with real-life evidence.
Name one self-care activity that can help with emotional eating.
What is "Journaling, walking, deep breathing or talking to a friend"