Cognitive Distortions
Nothing ever goes the way I want it to.
Overgeneralizing
What are the three components to the CBT Triangle?
Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors. Give an example of each in relation to eachother.
Relaxed
Feeling. What thoughts do you use to feel Relaxed?
challenging your thoughts, reframing your thoughts, identifying cognitive distortions, becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
I am so mad!
Can be rational.
I'm so sad; how could this happen?
Thought. What is the feeling behind this thought?
What's your go-to form of self-care?
That's cool!
It's all 's fault. If they had been more , than this wouldn't be happening...
Blaming
What is the point of CBT?
Thoughts affect your feelings which affects your behavior. You are able to change each one of these with CBT.
What is Cognitive Reframing?
Cognitive reframing is the process by which such situations or thoughts are challenged and then changed.
It feels like I have nothing positive happening.
Closer to rational. It recognizes that this is a feeling and not a fact. Feelings change!
What are three things you are good at?
That is awesome!
I am not going to even say anything, I already know they are going to get mad at me.
Fortune Telling
What are Cognitive Distortions?
Unhealthy thinking patterns that can lead to the reinforcement of negative thoughts and emotions
My friend is for sure going to stop being my friend because we had a fight.
Not rational. Healthy relationships have disagreements. What is the bit of truth in this thought?