Take-home sheet · A story from Distortion Detective
Alex: no reply to a text
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Alex texted his friend 3 hours ago asking if they want to hang out this weekend. They still haven't replied.
First thought“They're ignoring me on purpose. They probably don't want to be my friend anymore.”
In the game
Which thinking trap caught Alex? Name the trap, then check whether the thought holds up.
Talk it overThree questions for after you play. There are no wrong answers.
- 1
What was Alex's first thought?
- 2
Which thinking trap do you think caught Alex?
- 3
Has something like this happened to you? What's a more balanced thought you could try?
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Practice sheet: The Six Thinking Traps · cbthero.com/printables/thinking-traps
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