Cognitive

Behavior Therapy
by: Carlyn Morones

This is the cognitive model.

It is helpful to show this
image to students before
using CBT techniques. The
model goes as follows:
An event triggers the beginning of
the cycle. The event then triggers
an automatic thought -->
Emotional response --> Behavior -->
More thoughts --> Cycle repeats

CBT presupposes metacognition.

This means that students will be
able to catch on to these strategies
around age 12. With students 12
and under, you will work most on
the behavior part of the CBT.
Structure of CBT Sessions:
Pre-session quick sheet
Check-in
Agenda
Discussion of agenda items
Homework assignment
Summary and feedback
Major Terms to Know:
Automatic thoughts: quick,
evaluative thoughts that occur
in response to outside events
Underlying beliefs: formed as a
result of an interaction
between our genetic makeup
and our early life experiences
Compensatory strategies: set
of strategies or behaviors that
one uses to live according to
the rules of the world

CBT Tip: When working

with your students, use
the roller coaster
example to better
explain how CBT works!

Reference: Creed, T.A., Reisweber, J., & Beck, A.T. (2011). Cognitive therapy
for adolescents in school settings. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.