Thoughts/Feelings/Bx
What are the three parts of the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
What is a cognitive distortion?
An unhelpful or inaccurate way of thinking
Name one healthy coping skill for stress.
EX: Deep breathing, journaling, talking to a friend
Name one mindfulness activity you could do in 1 minute.
Examples: Deep breathing, noticing 5 senses
What land animal is the fastest?
If you feel nervous before a test, what thought might go through your mind?
Examples: 'I might fail,' 'I studied hard, I can do this'
If you think 'I always fail,' what distortion is that?
Overgeneralization
What’s a quick coping skill you can use in class?
Examples: Counting breaths, positive self-talk
What’s the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?
5 things you see, 4 touch, 3 hear, 2 smell, 1 taste
What is the Italian word for "pie"?
Pizza
How can changing your thoughts change your feelings?
Changing negative thoughts can reduce stress and improve mood
Label this distortion: 'If I’m not perfect, I’m a total failure.'
All-or-nothing thinking
Name 3 coping skills you could use if you feel anxious.
Exercise, grounding, listening to music, etc.
Why does mindfulness help with stress?
It brings you to the present, calming racing thoughts
Name all 5 oceans
Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean,
Pacific Ocean, Southern Ocean
Give an example of how a behavior can affect a feeling.
Exercising can improve mood; avoiding can increase anxiety
Label this distortion: 'They didn’t say hi, so they must hate me.'
Mind reading
What’s the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping skill?
Healthy skills help long-term; unhealthy may feel good short-term but cause problems
Do a 30-second breathing exercise with the group.
Inhale, exhale slowly, notice the body
How many states start with the letter M?
8. Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana
Describe the cycle between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors using an example.
Yay!
"They left me on read so I must be annoying them."
Personalization, Jumping to conclusions
Role-play using a coping skill after a stressful day.
Woohoo!
Guide the group through naming one thing they are grateful for and why.
Sharing gratitude fosters positivity
How many bones does the adult human have?
206