Turn cognitive distortion work into a game clients actually want to play. This Spot the Distortion Game Show helps teens and adults name the thinking traps behind anxious, angry, and self-critical moments - mind reading, catastrophizing, should statements, and more - then challenge and reframe them. Real-life scenarios from school, work, friendships, and family make the practice stick without a lecture or a worksheet stare-down.
Use the interactive PowerPoint during individual or group therapy, or print the included question cards for a flexible, screen-free activity.
⭐ What's Included
🎮 Interactive PowerPoint game show with 25 questions
🃏 25 printable question cards (screen-free option)
📘 Facilitator instructions
✅ Complete answer key with suggested responses
💬 Discussion prompt for every question
📊 Printable team scorecard
📄 Printer-friendly PDF companion
💬 Five Spot the Distortion Categories
👀 Name That Trap
Learn the classic cognitive distortions by name, from mind reading and labeling to emotional reasoning.
🗣️ Caught In The Act
Spot the thinking trap hiding inside everyday scenarios at school, at work, and with friends.
🤝 Thinking In Extremes
Tackle all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, magnifying, minimizing, and fortune telling.
👂 The Fallacy Files
Unpack should statements and the fairness, change, control, and heaven's reward fallacies.
⭐ Flip The Thought
Practice the recognize-challenge-replace steps that turn a distorted thought into a balanced one.
🌿 Skills Practiced
✔ Naming cognitive distortions
✔ Spotting thinking traps in real situations
✔ Challenging automatic negative thoughts
✔ Looking for evidence for and against a thought
✔ Reframing harsh self-talk
✔ Softening should statements
✔ Separating feelings from facts
✔ Noticing all-or-nothing thinking
✔ Identifying what is actually in your control
✔ Self-compassion and perspective taking
🧠 Great for
🏢 Private-practice therapy sessions
👥 Counseling and therapy groups
🏫 School counseling and SEL lessons
💻 Telehealth sessions
🧠 CBT and anxiety work
😟 Depression and self-esteem groups
🎯 Teen, young-adult, and adult groups
🎯 Ways to Use This Resource
🎮 Play the complete game with individuals or teams
💬 Choose one category for a shorter session activity
🃏 Use the printable cards as discussion prompts
🎭 Turn questions into role-play practice
🔥 Use one card as a warm-up or icebreaker
💻 Share the game or cards during telehealth
🔁 Revisit questions to reinforce skills over time
Microsoft PowerPoint or compatible presentation software is recommended for the interactive game. The printable PDF can be opened with a standard PDF reader.
Due to differences between monitors and printers, printed colors may vary slightly from what appears on screen.
📌 Important Information
⏬ Instant Digital Download
After checkout, you'll receive a secure link to download the ZIP file.
⚠️ Disclaimer & Terms of Use
Although I am a Mental Health Therapist by profession, I am not your therapist. All content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute mental health advice or establish a therapist-client relationship.
These digital downloads are copyrighted. You may print for personal or professional use but may not resell or distribute.
For commercial use inquiries, email: Hello@ErinHarings.com
© All designs are copyrighted and property of TherapistWorksheets.
Turn cognitive distortion work into a game clients actually want to play. This Spot the Distortion Game Show helps teens and adults name the thinking traps behind anxious, angry, and self-critical moments - mind reading, catastrophizing, should statements, and more - then challenge and reframe them. Real-life scenarios from school, work, friendships, and family make the practice stick without a lecture or a worksheet stare-down.
Use the interactive PowerPoint during individual or group therapy, or print the included question cards for a flexible, screen-free activity.
⭐ What's Included
🎮 Interactive PowerPoint game show with 25 questions
🃏 25 printable question cards (screen-free option)
📘 Facilitator instructions
✅ Complete answer key with suggested responses
💬 Discussion prompt for every question
📊 Printable team scorecard
📄 Printer-friendly PDF companion
💬 Five Spot the Distortion Categories
👀 Name That Trap
Learn the classic cognitive distortions by name, from mind reading and labeling to emotional reasoning.
🗣️ Caught In The Act
Spot the thinking trap hiding inside everyday scenarios at school, at work, and with friends.
🤝 Thinking In Extremes
Tackle all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, magnifying, minimizing, and fortune telling.
👂 The Fallacy Files
Unpack should statements and the fairness, change, control, and heaven's reward fallacies.
⭐ Flip The Thought
Practice the recognize-challenge-replace steps that turn a distorted thought into a balanced one.
🌿 Skills Practiced
✔ Naming cognitive distortions
✔ Spotting thinking traps in real situations
✔ Challenging automatic negative thoughts
✔ Looking for evidence for and against a thought
✔ Reframing harsh self-talk
✔ Softening should statements
✔ Separating feelings from facts
✔ Noticing all-or-nothing thinking
✔ Identifying what is actually in your control
✔ Self-compassion and perspective taking
🧠 Great for
🏢 Private-practice therapy sessions
👥 Counseling and therapy groups
🏫 School counseling and SEL lessons
💻 Telehealth sessions
🧠 CBT and anxiety work
😟 Depression and self-esteem groups
🎯 Teen, young-adult, and adult groups
🎯 Ways to Use This Resource
🎮 Play the complete game with individuals or teams
💬 Choose one category for a shorter session activity
🃏 Use the printable cards as discussion prompts
🎭 Turn questions into role-play practice
🔥 Use one card as a warm-up or icebreaker
💻 Share the game or cards during telehealth
🔁 Revisit questions to reinforce skills over time
Microsoft PowerPoint or compatible presentation software is recommended for the interactive game. The printable PDF can be opened with a standard PDF reader.
Due to differences between monitors and printers, printed colors may vary slightly from what appears on screen.
📌 Important Information
⏬ Instant Digital Download
After checkout, you'll receive a secure link to download the ZIP file.
⚠️ Disclaimer & Terms of Use
Although I am a Mental Health Therapist by profession, I am not your therapist. All content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute mental health advice or establish a therapist-client relationship.
These digital downloads are copyrighted. You may print for personal or professional use but may not resell or distribute.
For commercial use inquiries, email: Hello@ErinHarings.com
© All designs are copyrighted and property of TherapistWorksheets.
