Trap Tagger Activity
A detective-themed matching activity where students identify specific cognitive distortions (thinking traps) in relatable middle school scenarios.
Thinking Traps Slides
Updated slides for the 15-minute counseling session, now featuring more robust examples with visual icons/emojis for each thinking trap.
Thinking Traps Lesson Plan
Updated lesson plan for the 15-minute counseling session, now including the "Trap Tagger" matching activity and noting the availability of an ink-friendly worksheet.
Thinking Traps Ink Friendly Worksheet
An ink-friendly, grayscale version of the Thinking Traps worksheet designed to save ink while maintaining a professional detective aesthetic. Updated with more examples and visual icons for each trap.
Counselor Script Unmasking Thinking Traps
Updated facilitation script for counselors, now including dialogue and instructions for the "Trap Tagger" activity and revised timing.
My Thinking Traps Worksheet
A student reflection worksheet for identifying personal cognitive distortions, featuring the four thinking traps and space for guided personal examples. Updated with more examples and visual icons for each trap.
Trap Tagger Answer Key
An answer key for the Trap Tagger Activity, providing correct identifications for each scenario along with brief explanations and facilitation tips for counselors.