courtroom role play format immerses students in examining evidence for and against negative thoughts for concrete practice
Editable PowerPoint templates allow for custom scenarios to match classroom needs
Includes thought traps and strategy cards to bridge identification and action for cognitive restructuring
Black and white printing and laminated cards for durability in repeated use
Supports individual, group, or counseling sessions for flexible classroom integration
Summarized by Shop
For students to change cognitive distortions (thought traps, unhelpful thinking, negative thinking), they need practice examining and talking back to those negative thoughts.
These two card-based activities give students practice in engaging ways. Thoughts on Trial uses a courtroom metaphor in which students examine evidence for