In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), unrealistic or distorted thinking patterns are called cognitive distortions, also known as automatic negative thoughts, or ANTs for short. The ANTs acronym is a child-friendly way to teach kids about negative thinking patterns.
The 15 Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) handout lists 15 common cognitive distortions, and provides a definition and example of each. This handout was created to sync up with our Your CBT Thought-Choosing Journey video on the Mental Health Center Kids YouTube channel.
This visually engaging handout can be used during or after your child watches the interactive Your CBT Thought-Choosing Journey video. Therapists can use the handout to supplement psychoeducation about CBT or cognitive distortions. This is a free handout that aligns with our free CBT workbook for kids, which is also based on the Your CBT Thought-Choosing Journey video.
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