Cognitive Distortions
What does cognitive mean?
OUR THOUGHTS
True or False: Being stuck and flexible is in our control.
TRUE!
What is evidence?
Clues, proof, facts, 100% true
What falls under the category of Feelings Mind?
ALL our emotions.
What is H2O??
ITS JUST WATER!!!
What are the three types of ANTs we talk about with cognitive distortions?
Worry ANT, Negative ANT, Big Problem ANT
What visual do we use to talk about stuck vs. Flexible?
Fork in the road.
What is an example of a fact vs. Opinion?
Fact: today is Friday
Opinion: Friday is the best day of the week
What falls under the category of Fact Mind?
Rules, expectations, facts.
How many legs does a spider have?
8!
Name three coping skills that you can use to help fight off your ANTs?
Positive self talk, growth mindset, DISTRACT, lemons to lemonade, STOP, etc
Give an example of being STUCK when your parent asks you to turn off electronics.
Ex. Keep playing electronics, throw your electronics, yell, slam the door, etc.
What are the two types of evidence we look for in clue snooping?
Helpful and unhelpful
What word do we use to combine Feelings and Fact Mind into Wise Mind?
AND.
What is the planet with the biggest rings?
Saturn
What behaviors might you be having if you're experiencing a big problem ANT?
yell, rip things up, throw things, hit, run away, etc.
Give an example of being FLEXIBLE when you really don’t want to do your homework.
Ex. Take a short break and keep trying, use TIP, take deep breaths, ask for help.
Is this helpful or unhelpful evidence: My teacher told me I was helpful in class
Helpful!!!
Give an example of a wise mind statement you can use for school.
“I can feel nervous AND still go to school on time”, “I can feel annoyed AND still do homework”.
What Disney characters nose grows longer as they tell a lie?
Pinocchio!! The puppet!
Explain cognitive distortions in your own words?
WOOHOO!! GOOD JOB!!
Give an example of a time being flexible would be helpful for YOU!
NICE JOB!!!
What is an example of a more balance thought to replace your ANT?
"Sometimes I get what I want and sometimes I don't"
"It's okay if I don't get a prize because I got a new toy yesterday"
Give an example of a wise mind statement.
“I can feel sad AND still do my chores”, “I can feel angry AND still ask for help”.
What was the score of the last CUBS Game?
3-4 GO CUBS GOOOO!!!