Thinking Traps (ANTs): Recognize Common Cognitive Distortions

Thinking Traps (ANTs): Recognize Common Cognitive Distortions

Thinking Traps (ANTs): Recognize Common Cognitive Distortions

Students learn to identify 16 common automatic negative thoughts (cognitive distortions) and notice how these thinking patterns affect feelings and behavior.

Thinking Traps (ANTs): Recognize Common Cognitive Distortions

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
12–17
Duration
30 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
4

Class Experience

This four-session course introduces Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) and the 16 most common thinking traps, such as personalization, all-or-nothing thinking, emotional reasoning, and catastrophizing. Lessons define groups of distortions, use examples to illustrate each trap, and help learners notice and evaluate the quality of their own thoughts.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the 16 common cognitive distortions (thinking traps)

  • Recognize Automatic Negative Thoughts in personal thinking and scenarios

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Joined August, 2026

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An executive function specialist and coach, this educator focuses on metacognition and practical strategies for self-regulation. Instruction emphasizes identifying common cognitive distortions (thinking traps) and replacing unhelpful self-talk with evidence-based, reflective prac…

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