CBT Workshop Introduction

For example: Being late….”if I am late, then I won’t have time to set up and my presentation will be rubbish” – feel anxious – set alarm early, walk dog in a rush, shout at children for not being ready etc etc etc! Being late….”if I am late, then I am sure I can manage to make the time up”, an enjoyable morning (for some).

CBT – hot cross bun. Thought Feelings Behaviours Physical symptoms. All of which worsens thoughts / feelings and behaviours.

Hot cross bun exercise. Think of a situation when you felt a strong emotion that you are happy to share (can be positive). In pairs – talk through the following: What did you think? What did you feel? What did you do? What physical sensations were about?

Exercise. Using the material given – generate a hot cross bun. What would you imagine would be helpful for this young person – in terms of helping him manage thoughts, feelings, behaviours and physical symptoms.