CBT
Cognitive Distortions and Defense Mechanisms
DBT
Distress Tolerance
Just for Fun
100

What are the three points on the Cognitive Triangle?

Thoughts, feelings, and emotions

100

Name this cognitive distortion: 

You make a minor mistake on a report at work and instead of seeing it as an isolated error, you think, "I'm going to get fired, I won't be able to pay my bills, I'm going to lose my house, everything is ruined."

Catastrophizing 

100

What are the 4 houses of DBT skills? 

Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness 

100

On a scale of 1-10 (1 being low intensity and 10 being high intensity) at what number do we start using Distress Tolerance skills? 

7 or above

100

What is the only continent in the world without an active volcano?

Australia 

200

What are Cognitive Distortions?

Irrational thought patterns that shape how we view ourselves, the world, and others

200

Name this cognitive distortion: 

You are speaking to a friend and suddenly they sigh heavily. You assume they're bored of what you're saying and don't care. 

Jumping to conclusions

200

What are the 3 states of mind in Mindfulness?

Wise mind, emotion mind, reasonable mind

200

Give an example of when you could use STOP skill. 

:) 

200

What color were Dorothy's magical slippers in the original Wizard of Oz book?

silver

300

What is the Cognitive Model? 

A strategy to notice irrational thoughts and learn how to change them into healthier alternatives

300

Name this defense mechanism: 

You receive upsetting personal news right before an important presentation at work. You intentionally push those emotions out of your mind to do your job. 

Suppression 

300

Which interpersonal effectiveness skill would you use if you wanted to ask for something or set a boundary?

DEARMAN

300

Temperature in TIPP skill works by activating what response?

The dive response, which slows down our heart rate and blood flow is redirected to the heart and brain. 

300

What is the most common M&M color?

brown

400

True or False: Motivation has to come before doing something. 

False! Motivation often comes after starting the action 

400

Name this cognitive distortion: 

"I should finish this whole to do list before I'm allowed to relax." 

Should statement 

400

How can Checking the Facts help us regulate our emotions?

Checking the facts helps us separate actual events from assumptions and interpretations. By identifying if our emotions fit the facts it can help us reduce emotional intensity and make more rational decisions. 

400

Name 3 Activities you can do for ACCEPTS skill 

talk a walk, listen to music, watch a show, go to a museum, gardening, talk to a friend, word search, etc. 

400

What is the name of Wednesday's friend hand? 

Thing 

500
How can values impact our desire/motivation to do something? 

Values can act as our moral compass. When actions align with our core beliefs and values it creates motivation, making the task feel meaningful and worth pursuing. 

500

Name this defense mechanism: 

Someone receives a serious medical illness diagnosis from their doctor and thinks, "the doctor made a mistake, it's not that bad, I'm fine," and does not follow the recommended treatment plan.  

Denial 

500

Who created DBT? 

Marsha Linehan 

500

Should we use ACCEPTS skill long term? Why or why not?

No! ACCEPTS is a short term skill. Distracting yourself long term can lead to avoidance. 

500

What's orange and sounds like a parrot?

A Carrot