2018 Post session 9 padlet by Rob https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2 Pesky gNATs en-us 2018-03-08 12:56:20 UTC 2026-01-28 19:17:52 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. SP/SR rjkidney2_1 https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/239617321 Self practice self-reflection (SP/SR) has many values for the clinician. Not least of which is an understanding of what it is like to be asked to complete the treatments that we conduct with our clients. 

This week is all about your response to completing your pesky gNATs worksheets, as we would ask children to complete in the pesky gNATs intervention. I would like you to reflect upon your experiences by answering the questions in Box 2. Post your responses anywhere on the padlet.]]> 2018-03-08 12:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/239617321 2. Consider specifically... rjkidney2_1 https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/239617322 1. How did you feel about being asked to do this?
2. How easy was it to complete this?
3. Were there any barriers to completing this?
4. Was was the effect on you of completing this?
5. What do your responses mean for the treatment of children with this model?]]> 2018-03-08 12:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/239617322 Regine https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/337720953 1. I felt like it was an easy task because we have been doing similar tasks the past few weeks 
2. It was pretty easy to complete this because it was quite fun and interesting 
3. Having to do it in one sitting made it quite boring  towards the end because  although it was fun and interesting due to the pesky gNATS element, it still felt mundane when having to reflect and think of own experience on a worksheet. 
4. I definitely got a clear picture of the different gNATS controlling my thoughts and I thought it was really easy and fun to identify them. 
5. This treatment can definitely be very helpful for children, particularly if they are using the computerised version because its refreshing and simple. I think its particularly useful because of the simplicity of the explanations, abundance of examples provided and also technological relevance to children and young people ]]> 2019-03-05 00:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/337720953 jmt229 https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/337827132 1. Felt interested to do this to see what the actual work books for children are like.
2. Relatively easy as we have done tasks similar to these before. Its getting easier to think about my thoughts and their consequence on my feelings and behaviour
3. It got slightly difficult thinking about different examples of NATs
4. I found it useful to have access to the work book as it brings to life what tasks children would have to complete during therapy. It was useful identifying the different 'species' of gNATs
5. I think the use of gNAT's in treatment for children would be really beneficial as it gives reasons for negative thoughts, and objectifying them as gNATs is a fun way of explaining them. It also takes the blame off the individual and gives solutions how to tackle them which I think is vital in treatment.]]> 2019-03-05 10:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/337827132 Alex Faulkner af4621 https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/337965075 1.I was happy to do these tasks because we have been doing similar ones and its pretty self explanatory 
2. I found it easy to complete because it was aimed for younger children which meant it did not require too much thinking!
3. I found the pesky gNATs a bit challenging 
4. It helped me think about my thoughts and what may be influencing them 
5. gNATS would be seem to be an effective but engaging way to structure therapy sessions, i think the idea of finding solutions but focused on a character helps take the 'blame/ responsibility' off the young person which is useful 

]]> 2019-03-05 15:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/337965075 oliviakeen https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338444976 1. I was interested to experience what a child would if they were working with pesky gNATs.
2. It was very easy to complete because we had done tasks similar before and I am now quicker at self-reflecting.
3. It was difficult to think of multiple NATs and began to get quite toring/ boring. 
4. I really enjoyed the whole concept of pesky gNATs and thought it was very engaging. It helped me categorise my NATs.
5. I think pesky gNATs is a really effective treatment for helping children engage with the often abstract concepts of CBT, like NATs. It offers a fun and easy way of explaining what NATs are and how to manage them. ]]> 2019-03-06 15:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338444976 Ceri https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338507766 1) I felt fine about being asked to do this, it seemed pretty simple
2) It was straight-forward and easy to understand 
3) There were no real barriers
4) It didn't really have any effect on me
5) I think that children around 7-9 ish would benefit most from this as it explains the concepts in a simple and visual way for them. I think as children get older it may be a bit patronising and less appropriate so I'm slightly unsure why studies look at the effects on 9-16 year olds. But for young children it seems very accessible and gives them characters to relate to in order to feel less alone. It could help therapy feel more normal and less clinical too]]> 2019-03-06 17:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338507766 Ben https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338687845 1. I think it was a straightforward task and with it being a computer game, allowed us see how children were meant to reflect on their situations.
2. Easy, if I remember correctly, each day had a series of tasks that a participant had to complete and ended off with a useful lesson to take home. Everything had clear instructions so I don't see how I could have done anything incorrectly.
3. I think if the session was just a day of pesky gNATs, it would have been a really interesting game to help me reflect. However, sitting through an entire session without rest made it really boring.
4. I think it was useful knowing that there are many different type of gNATs and that I am relieved that such a game exists.
5. This game gives psychologists a framework to work with children. Children learn by immersing themselves in play and by providing a game in which the NATs are presented as something that can be "swatted away" definitely helps in relating and solving such problems for children.]]> 2019-03-07 02:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338687845 Aimee https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338806057 1. I felt okay as we had been used to doing these sorts of tasks across the whole module. I was keen to try it out because I never knew before that something like this was out there for children previously.
2. Very easy to complete, language was obviously very straightforward and clear
3. Having to refer to the list of gNATs and specific types to work your own out.
4.  Really helpful to have the access to the workbook as you can place yourself more into the mind of a child completing it. I enjoyed the humorous side to the workbook and thought it was one of the more fun worksheets we’ve had to complete.
5. I think it is a great concept for children, I like how it can be used on an app, I think that’s going to get children to engage way more nowadays with how often they spend on their phones/computers. For the children, I think it’s great there is examples of other children’s responses, that they can relate to or look at to help come up with their own. It is important that there’s a section where it reflects on what you’ve learnt, as it would be key to look at to observe progress and determine whether a child was flicking through this and not paying enough attention to it. 

]]> 2019-03-07 11:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338806057 ElizabethMcLeod https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338824563 1. I felt comfortable with being asked to do this task. 
2. The task was relatively easy, especially as we have been doing tasks for several weeks now. Accessing and understanding my own automatic thoughts is becoming easier.
3. I didn't notice any barriers this week.
4. The effect on me was one of inspiration. 
5. Pesky gNATs is genious! I can really appreciate how this computer assisted program is helpful for children who are more technologically inclined nowadays and so it is more interesting for them. It will likely keep them more engaged for the entire session (although graphics may need drastically updating!). I also love how this can help autistic children too from a shoulder to shoulder approach. How clever!  

]]> 2019-03-07 13:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338824563 phoeberogers98 https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338868053 1. I was happy to do the task, we've done several tasks over the sessions and this one seemed fairly engaging with the workbook.
2. It was fairly easy to complete because as it is aimed at a younger age group, it is quite straightforward and the workbook sets it out so it's really clear.
3. There were not real barriers to completing this apart from trying to think about a few different examples of NATs.
4. I don't think it had a huge effect on me but it was interesting to learn about this format of CBT as the game and the workbook are quite different to everything else we've learnt about.
5. I think this format of CBT is great for children as it makes it fun and engaging and really helps to identify and target NATs without it seeming too serious. I can imagine that the game especially would increase children's interest and enthusiasm for attending CBT sessions as it would make the sessions seem less serious and make them more enjoyable. I think it's also really good how it emphasises that NATs are normal and involuntary, therefore not the fault of the child, but just teaches ways to deal with them. However the workbook is called 'A Teenager's Guide to Thinking Straight' and i do think that whilst younger children would really benefit from this, older teenagers may find the language and metaphors quite patronising. ]]> 2019-03-07 14:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338868053 Emilie https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338926932 1. I was happy to do this task, as it was clearly explained in the seminar and enabled me to see the reflective component of this therapy would be laid out. 
2. I found this easy to complete, as I often try to introduce more reflective thinking into my day. 
3. i didnt feel like i had any any problems with this. 
4. I think it was really clever how they distinguish different forms of gNATs which would be helpful for children and clinicians, as they can focus on these specific schemas that are affecting them. 
5. i think this model is really good for children, and love its interactivity as this would resonate well with them. It gives enough detail about dealign with anxiety but in a really simple format, which will be helpful for children to understand. Im not sure how well this would resonate will teenagers though, as it may seem a little childish. In particular, I like the focus of these as externalising problems, so children learn there isnt anything wrong with them, just that their way of thinking could be more positive. ]]> 2019-03-07 16:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/338926932 tmclarke113 https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339128676 1) I was happy to complete the task, seemed straightforward 
2) Easy to understand, perhaps due to the target age. Seemed like it would be easy for children also.
3) Not really, although it became a bit tedious 
4) Made it easier to understand the therapy, although not much of an effect beyond that really
5) My response that it easy to understand suggests it is appropriate to be used for children. It seems like it would be engaging for children and seems very helpful, although maybe more appropriate for younger children.]]> 2019-03-07 23:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339128676 Milly Bennett-Day https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339317975 1) I felt fine about doing this and seemed pretty similar to tasks we have previously done
2) I felt the task was easier as I have had practise in reflection in the past weeks through this course
3) It felt a bit difficult trying to think of multiple gNATS. 
4) It didn't have a huge effect on me, but it was good to get an understanding of what children would actually do via the workbook.
5) I think the computer format is really useful for children today - it is likely to encourage children to get involved, and make it seem more 'fun;' rather than therapy. However, not sure if it is suitable for teenagers as some of the games seem a bit childish. Although I'm sure this is something that could be easily adapted.]]> 2019-03-08 14:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339317975 Emily Crawford https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339318244 1. I felt fine about being asked to do this task as it seemed straightforward and simple to complete. I also recognised it is a useful practice to understand what children experience when completing different treatment programmes. 
2. I found this easy to complete due to the straight-forward nature of the task and also experience in self reflection from previous weeks.
3. I didn't notice any barriers to completing this task.
4. I found it helpful to see the actual workbook that children would complete, as this gave me a better understanding of what the child would actually be presented with/what it would look like to them.
5. pesky gNATs seems to me to be a really effective way of engaging children and making the treatment more appealing than other forms of therapy that could be deemed 'boring'. I do question whether the overall concept would appeal to teenagers as I think they could find it too childish. ]]> 2019-03-08 14:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339318244 Noor https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339351846 1)     Having done several self-reflection tasks already now, I felt comfortable completing this. 
2)     The tasks were straightforward and easier than some of the other techniques from previous weeks to complete. 
3)     The first negative thought was easy to think of, but trying to think of others became challenging – this may be less of a challenge for someone who is actually doing it as part of their treatment. 
4)     This didn’t have as much of an effect as some of the other tasks we had to complete for other weeks. 
5)     It seems much more engaging than I thought it would be – I didn’t think it would be quite as game-like as that. I can see how the use of technology might make this even more engaging to children than just a pile of worksheets or other. 

]]> 2019-03-08 15:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339351846 luca_persico1912 https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339388176 1. I was happy to do the task overall, and as the task was quite straightforward I didn’t feel stressed about completing the workbook.
2. Because of the experience of doing other tasks, this task was quite straightforward and simple.
3. Only significant barrier was finding time to do the task as there was a bit to cover in the workbook.
4. I felt similarly as I did to previous tasks regarding helping me to self-reflect. However, I thought this task was more engaging than previous ones.
5. I think this could be quite effective for children, especially those who find it difficult to concentrate as I find pesky Gnats to be more fun and engaging to other methods of therapy.
]]> 2019-03-08 17:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339388176 Charlotte https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339414680 1) I felt happy to be asked to do this, especially as it was similar to previous weeks 
2) I felt that the task was quite easy to complete, probably because it is aimed at children and we had been through it so extensively in the seminar 
3) I found it difficult to remember to do the task. When I did the task I found identifying the type of NAT the most challenging aspect 
4) It gave me a greater understanding of pesky gNATs and made me think about the most common type of NAT that I experience 
5) I think that this would be a really helpful treatment for children as it is really easy to understand and can be made fun ]]> 2019-03-08 18:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339414680 1) I felt annoyed about doing this because I have a really busy week and it seems like there was quite a lot to do for this task 2) Once I sat down to work through the booklet I realised that the task was relatively easy to complete, and quite helpful in recognising my own gNATs 3) This was easy to complete, once I had assigned the time 4) I felt like this made me recognise that I do have my own gNATs, and that it may be helpful to try and recognise these in my own life 5) I think this would be very helpful for children, writing down/typing their experiences make them easier to think about, and looking for evidence (and not finding any) is a good way to show children that their gNATs are invalid. Using an online game would be a great way to engage children. kgreen97 https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339432446 2019-03-08 18:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339432446 Cas https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339480180 1. I felt fine about doing this task, it wasn't overly challenging and the workbook was fairly straightforward.
2. Pretty easy, finding the time is what is hard.
3. Not really.
4. I wasn't aware of any effect. 
5. The program is fun, it is really easy to understand and a solid analogy. I found myself talking about it to people, it's kinda fun which I think is good.]]> 2019-03-08 20:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339480180 piplittlejohn https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339566842 1. Happy to complete the task as it seemed easy enough.
2. Very straightforward so I doubt children would struggle with it
3. only barrier was struggling to think of multiple NATs
4. Didn't have a huge effect on me, other than understanding what the children would have to do more.
5. thought it would be an effective as it is engaging for young people to participate in. An interesting way to make therapy fun]]> 2019-03-09 15:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rjkidney2_1/2wp0d69uhft2/wish/339566842