Thinking Traps

Drawn from: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Early adolescence is prime time for catastrophising thinking and worst-case scenarios.

This session helps students spot unhelpful thoughts before they spiral and teaches techniques for realistic, flexible thinking.

📌 Why it works: CBT tools help students develop metacognition — the ability to think about their thinking — a key skill for both learning and wellbeing.

Students will learn to:

✔️ Identify anxious or distorted thoughts
✔️ Challenge this type of thinking
✔️ Reframe their thoughts