Name that Distortion
Name that distortion!
When we interpret in extremes, black and white.
All-or-nothing thinking
Name that distortion!
Believing that you know what someone else is thinking, or why they are doing something, without having enough information.
Mind reading
example: "People are looking at me. They probably think my shirt is ugly."
You scored two soccer goals in your game, but all you can think about is the one you missed...
IGNORING THE GOOD
You get a stain on your new shoes, and think they can never be worn again.
BLOWING THINGS UP!!!
How do you feel during school?
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Name that distortion!
Believing things have to be a certain way.
"Should" statements
example: "People should always give me what I want."
Name that distortion!
Having a negative belief about yourself and believing it applies to everything you do.
Negative labeling
example: "I'm so stupid. Everything I say is dumb."
When your basketball team loses a game, and you think it's all your fault...
SELF-BLAMING!!!
"I feel ugly, so I must be ugly."
FEELINGS AS FACTS
List 5 things that help you concentrate.
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You pay more attention to bad things, and ignore when something good happens
Ignoring the Good
ex. "Froggy was fighting cow, and he slipped on time. And even though he won the fight, all he could think about was the time he slipped."
Name that distortion!
Thinking that unless you are PERFECT in everything you do, you are no good.
Setting the bar too high
example: "If I don't get an A on every test, then I'm not smart.
"Emma didn't invite me to her birthday party. I bet she thinks I'm weird."
MIND READING
SHOULD STATEMENTS
List 10 things you can see around you.
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Name that distortion!
Making a really big deal out of something small, or making something a little bit bad seem like the worst thing ever.
Blowing Things Up
ex. "When I didn't get the ice cream flavor you wanted, and you called 12 managers to rage about it."
Name that distortion!
Blaming yourself for anything that goes wrong around you, even if you had nothing to do with it.
Self-blaming
example: "Alicia is sad today. I probably upset her."
NEGATIVE LABELING!!!!
"I know that if I ask my mom if I can go to my friend's house, she'll say no."
FORTUNE TELLING
List 5 things you can smell.
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Name that distortion!
Thinking you know what will happen in the future, and that it's bad.
Fortune Telling
example: "I know that if I ask her to the dance, she'll say no."
Name that distortion!
Believing that if you feel something, then it must be true.
Feelings as facts
example: "I feel ugly, so I must be ugly."
"I have to make a 100 on every test I take, or I'm worthless."
SETTING THE BAR TOO HIGH!!!!
If I don't get everything right all the time, then I'm useless.
SETTING THE BAR TOO HIGH!!!!
List different textures around you.