Positive Self-Talk
What is positive self-talk?
Positive self-talk is the kind words or supportive thoughts we say to ourselves.
What is 'evidence'?
Proof and facts - evidence cannot be argued
True or False:
Radical Acceptance = Giving Up
FALSE!
Who was the first Disney Princess?
Snow White
Here is an ANT:
“There’s no way I can do this.”
Write a positive self-talk statement that could help you feel more supported.
“I can get through this even if it’s hard.”
OR
“I’ve handled hard things before.”
OR
“I can ask for help and keep trying.”
Explain 3 scenarios where it can be helpful to use opposite action.
Group therapists will determine if correct :)
What is a cognitive distortion?
Give an example of when it would be helpful to use radical acceptance and explain how you would use it.
Group therapists will determine if correct :)
What is the longest river in the United States?
The Missouri River
Think of a difficult situation in your life when you can use PST
Group Therapist will decide if correct :)
What are some examples of an emotional reaction?
Calm bodies and calm voice
Name all of the group therapists!
Explain how positive self-talk impacts the CBT cycle
You replace ANTs with PST statements and it leads to a more balanced/helpful way of thinking!
What is opposite action?
Acting in opposite to our emotion mind to avoid consequences.
Identify at least two challenging and supporting evidence for the following ANT.
"No one likes me"
Challenging: My parents/family love me, I have friends, classmates are nice to me, I was invited to a party, people have told me they like me, etc.
Supporting: Someone told me they don't like me, someone was mean to me, my friend is ignoring me, etc.
What are the steps to using radical acceptance?
1. Identify and accept what is out of my control
2. Focus on what I can change
What is Megan's favorite animal?
Do you have to believe the PST statement for it to impact your CBT cycle? Why?
PST can still change the CBT cycle even if you don’t believe it yet because it interrupts negative thoughts and helps lower strong emotions, which can lead to healthier actions. Over time, those actions create new experiences that train your brain to respond more kindly and make the statements feel more believable.
Give an example of using baby steps when you need to get out of bed.
Group therapist will decide if correct :)
Identify an ANT and then create a reframed thought using clue snooping!
Group therapist will decide if correct :)
Identify 2 things that are IN your control about being at Compass.
TEAM v. TEAM QUESTION:
When is Chicago's birthday?
March 4th!