Assignment 27:

Automatic thoughts are our immediate interpretations of situations and events, and a lot of times these thoughts happen without us even realizing it. Automatic thoughts can be positive, negative, or even neutral. What are some examples of positive thoughts? Neutral thoughts? We are going to focus on the negative ones, because when these thoughts seem true, they make us feel badly.

Step 1:

Answer the pre-video questions on the document.

Step 2:

Watch the videos and answer the video questions.

Step 3:

Submit your work to Slate.

Assignment 28:

Certain types or patterns of thoughts tend to trap us in anxiety. These are called Thinking Traps. Some teens have lots of anxious thoughts about the future. Some focus more on what other people are thinking. Some think about wanting to stay safe and see danger lurking around every corner. Others seem to always imagine the worst possible scenario.

Whatever thinking traps you tend to fall into, the first important step is to recognize your personal traps.

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Step 1: Read through the handout and watch the video examples of the different types of thinking traps.

Step 2:

Complete the Thinking Traps practice and submit to Slate.

Assignment 29:

We have learned that Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) can be e both illogical/unreasonable, and unhelpful. Coping thoughts can help us with both. Coping thoughts are alternative thoughts that are more helpful or more accurate.

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Step 1:

Read through the examples on the Automatic and Coping Thoughts handout.

Step 2:

Then, read the 5 steps to Untwisting Your Thinking handout.

Step 3:

Complete the assignment and submit to Slate.