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Understanding CBT: Thoughts, Feelings, Actions

Lesson Plan

Understanding CBT: Thoughts, Feelings, Actions

Learn CBT basics and stress management

This lesson introduces students to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Students will explore how these elements influence each other and learn practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, which are essential for mental well-being and academic success.

Audience

9th-11th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Learn CBT basics and stress management

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, CBT Basics Worksheet, CBT Discussion Questions, and CBT Strategies Printable Cards

Step 1

Introduction to CBT

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
  • Explain the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
  • Use simple examples to illustrate these connections.

Step 2

Group Activity: Identifying Connections

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'CBT Basics Worksheet'.
  • In small groups, have students identify and discuss examples of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected in everyday situations.
  • Encourage students to share their examples with the class.

Step 3

Discussion: Managing Stress and Anxiety

10 mins

  • Use the 'CBT Discussion Questions' to facilitate a class discussion.
  • Focus on how understanding CBT can help manage stress and anxiety.
  • Encourage students to share personal strategies they use to cope with stress.

Step 4

Practical Strategies

5 mins

  • Introduce practical CBT strategies using 'CBT Strategies Printable Cards'.
  • Discuss how these strategies can be applied in real-life scenarios.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Summarize key points from the lesson.
  • Ask students to reflect on one new thing they learned and how they might use it in their lives.
  • Collect feedback on the lesson's effectiveness.
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Worksheet

CBT Basics Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in various scenarios.

Describe a situation where your thoughts affected your feelings.








Explain how your feelings influenced your actions in a recent event.








Identify a behavior you want to change and the thoughts/feelings associated with it.








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Discussion

CBT Discussion Questions

These questions guide a discussion on the application of CBT in managing stress and anxiety.

How can understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors help in managing stress?

Encourage students to think about personal experiences and share examples.







What are some common thoughts that lead to stress and how can we change them?

Discuss cognitive distortions and reframing techniques.







How can we use CBT strategies to improve our daily lives?

Focus on practical applications and personal stories.







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Worksheet

CBT Strategies Printable Cards

These cards provide practical CBT strategies for managing stress and anxiety, designed for one-sided printing.




Deep Breathing Exercise







Positive Self-Talk







Thought Reframing







Mindfulness Meditation







Progressive Muscle Relaxation




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