CBT

Thinking errors that all people are prone to having.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (Or ‘CBT’) is based on the idea that how you think determines how you feel and behave.

Catastrophizing is a common cognitive distortion that involves exaggerating a problem or assuming the worst will happen. Decatastrophizing means actively pushing back against this fear-based thinking by evaluating the evidence.

Make the Switch! – Positive and Negative Self-Talk: Identify positive self-talk for challenging scenarios.

In this CBT exercise, you will put a thought “on trial.” You’ll act as defense, prosecution, and judge to determine the accuracy of the thought.

A cognitive behavior therapy tool

The cognitive model explains that our thoughts influence how we feel and behave. Rather than events themselves causing our emotions, it is our interpretation of those events that shapes our reactions. Positive and realistic thinking can lead to healthier emotions and better decisions, while negative or distorted thoughts may contribute to stress, anxiety, and unhelpful

This exercise is for children who find it difficult to show emotion or understand their own emotions, ask them to Point to each face, name the emotion, and give a real-life example to show understanding.