Emotions
What is the purpose of emotions?
Emotions give information, protect us, motivate us, and help us connect
What are the 3 parts of the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors
Which cognitive distortion involves assuming the worst possible outcome?
Catastrophizing
What is one way to challenge a negative thought?
Which emotion tried to take control most often in Riley’s mind?
Anxiety
What emotion often shows up physically as a tight chest, racing thoughts, or stomach aches?
Anxiety
Which part of the CBT triangle comes after a thought?
Feelings/Emotions
Which distortion is:
“They hate me.”
Mind-reading
What is a balanced thought?
A realistic thought that is not overly negative or extreme.
What emotion did Riley seem to avoid expressing at times?
What is the difference between a primary emotion and a secondary emotion?
A primary emotion is the first genuine feeling, while a secondary emotion is the reaction that comes afterward (often protective).
Situation: “A friend walks by without saying hi.”
Thought: “They hate me.”
What emotion might follow?
Which distortion is:
“I failed once, so I’m a failure.”
Black-and-white thinking
Rewrite this thought:
“I always mess everything up.”
“I made a mistake this time.”
How did anxiety affect Riley’s behavior?
Give one example of how emotions show up in the body.
How can changing a thought impact emotions?
Balanced thoughts can reduce emotional intensity and change behavior.
Which distortion is:
“I feel stupid, so I must be stupid.”
Emotional reasoning
Why can automatic thoughts feel believable even when inaccurate?
Because they happen quickly, repeatedly, and emotionally.
What role did self-talk play in Riley’s identity?
Her thoughts influenced how she viewed herself and affected confidence/self-esteem.
Why do people sometimes hide vulnerable emotions?
Fear of judgment
Wanting acceptance
Avoiding vulnerability
Social/family expectations
Give an example of a behavior someone may do when feeling anxious.
Which distortion involves predicting negative outcomes before they happen?
Fortune telling
What phrase helps remind us that emotions and thoughts are temporary experiences?
What do you think was the biggest lesson of the movie?