CBT Basics
What are the three components of the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors)
Name one physical reaction your body might have when feeling nervous.
(Example: Sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat.
Name one coping strategy for managing stress.
Deep breathing, journaling, mindfulness, etc.)
What does the "S" in SMART stand for?
(Specific)
How can changing your thoughts help your behaviors?
It can lead to healthier actions and better emotional responses.
What emotion might lead to avoiding an important task?
Fear or anxiety.
How can physical activity improve your mood?
(It releases endorphins, which boost happiness.)
What does "Time-bound" mean in the SMART framework?
(It means setting a deadline to achieve the goal.)
True or False: Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are unrelated.
(False)
True or False: Feeling excited can affect your behavior in the same way as feeling nervous.
True: Both can cause similar reactions like restlessness, but the emotions differ.)
True or False: Ignoring your emotions is a healthy coping strategy.
(False)
True or False: A SMART goal should always be challenging and hard to achieve.
(False: It should be achievable.)
Give an example of how a thought can lead to a specific behavior.
Example: “I’ll fail the test” leads to procrastinating.)
Why is it helpful to recognize physical signs of emotions?
(It helps you understand and manage how you’re feeling.)
What is one benefit of practicing gratitude?
(It can improve mental well-being and shift focus to positive experiences.)
Transform this vague goal into a SMART goal: “I want to feel less stressed.”
Example: “I will practice 5 minutes of deep breathing 4 times a week for 2 weeks.”)