Growth Mindset (CBT)
Is Growth Mindset a CBT or DBT skill?
CBT
What is an example of a bedtime routine?
Therapists will determine a correct answer
No, false!
What are Cognitive Distortions?
Really BIG ANTS. Thoughts that make us think they are true and make us feel stuck
What does the C in CBT stand for?
Cognitive, our thoughts!!
What does "my brain is like a muscle" mean?
We can exercise our brain like other muscles in our body by challenging it with difficult situations to grow and get stronger
What's an example of an exercise you can do for 20 minutes?
What are the 3 types of ANTs we talk about ?
Worry ANT, Negative ANT, and Big Problem ANT
when think in extremes such as "everything stinks!" or "nothing goes my way!"
What does the D in DBT stand for? (only the word)
Dialectical!
Give an example of two things now, that you couldn't do a year ago.
Ride a bike, multiplication, read, other appropriate answers
What are the two categories of self-care?
Hygiene and Hobbies
Name 3 coping skills you can use to help fight off your ANTs
PST, STOP, DISTRACT, Growth Mindset, Lemons to Lemonade
What words might we use to describe "nothing thoughts"?
Nothing, never, no one, nobody
What shape do we use for CBT?
A Triangle!
If we replace our ANT with a GM statement, how does that make us feel? Ex. If I think "This will take hard work, and I can keep trying!", how does that make me feel?
Happy, Calm, Excited, Proud, Motivated, Confident, Encouraged
How many meals should you eat a day?
3, plus snacks!
What behaviors might you be having if you're experiencing a BIG PROBLEM ANT?
Yell, Rip things up, Throw things, Hit, Run Away etc.,
What words might we use to describe "all" thoughts?
What shape do we use for DBT?
Donut, our DBT donut!
Turn this fixed mindset statement "I am not in control of my voice or body" into a Growth Mindset statement.
"I am learning skills to help me be in control of my voice and body"
Name each letter of SEEDS
Sleep, Eat, Exercise, Drs Orders, Self Care (hygiene/hobbies)
Explain Cognitive Distortions in your own words?
Therapist will decide what is acceptable
Turn this extreme ANT into a balanced thought "My sibling NEVER plays with me!"
ex. "SOMETIMES my sibling plays with me, and sometimes my sibling doesn't play with me"
Share an example of an ANT