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Welcome to I AM Ready, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) influenced curriculum designed to empower individuals in understanding and reshaping their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT is a proven therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and modifying destructive thought patterns to facilitate positive behavioral change.

The Objective of I am Ready is…

The core objective of I AM Ready is to equip participants with the tools and strategies necessary to recognize and transform faulty thinking patterns. Through engaging unit lessons centered around the CBT concept referred to as the cognitive pyramid, learners will delve into the intricacies of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, pinpointing areas for growth and development.

This curriculum is guided by three overarching teaching themes:

1. Encouraging participants to slow down their thinking processes and thoughtfully evaluate their responses in various situations.
2. Shedding light on System 1 thinking errors and elucidating the detrimental consequences that stem from these faulty patterns.
3. Introducing participants to new System 1 and System 2 patterns to facilitate better decision-making and foster positive behavioral responses.

The goals of I AM Ready are multi-faceted, aiming to help participants:

• Recognize the frequency of impulsive actions and automatic responses.
• Identify underlying beliefs and attitudes influencing past responses.
• Cultivate mindfulness and deliberation in decision-making processes.
• Discern urgent situations where automatic responses may lead to adverse outcomes.
• Realize the power of choice in shaping responses to high-stakes scenarios.
• Foster reflection and cultivate positive automatic responses in critical situations.
• Explore the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
• Generate alternative responses to risky situations and envision positive outcomes.

System 1 and System 2 Thinking…

Central to the curriculum is the exploration of System 1 and System 2 thinking processes. System 1 entails quick, reflexive decision-making, while System 2 involves deliberate, analytical reasoning. By understanding the interplay between these systems and recognizing when faulty thinking patterns dominate System 1, participants gain insight into the origins of poor decision-making and its impacts on their lives.

Self-Discovery and Transformation…

I AM Ready serves as a guiding light in this journey of self-discovery and transformation, offering participants the opportunity to:

• Slow down and evaluate their thinking processes.
• Heighten awareness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
• Make thoughtful decisions aligned with their values.
• Gain proficiency in managing System 1 responses.
• Cultivate new thinking patterns conducive to positive behaviors and outcomes.

 Through I AM Ready, participants embark on a transformative journey toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and empowerment.