Rewriting My Story
What is the difference between guilt & shame?
Shame focuses on the action, guilt focuses on character and self-worth
Match this shameful thought to a self-compassion statement: "I forgot milk when I went to the grocery store. I'm always forgetting something, I'm so stupid."
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Mental Filtering - focusing on negative aspects of an experience.
Anxiety
Finish this quote from Jo Weatherford:
"Nothing outside of ___________ can save us."
Ourselves
Daily Double:
Of shame and guilt, which is an unhealthy emotion and which is a healthy emotion?
Shame=unhealthy
Guilt=Healthy
Daily Double: Name 5 cognitive distortions.
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Boredom
What are two different definitions of the word sin?
to miss the mark (act out alignment with our true self)
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law
Any thought, action, word, belief that causes self-harm, self-rejection, self-judgment, self-blame.
Which technique did we discuss most effectively challenges shameful thoughts?
Self-Compassion
Tammy forgets to bring her extra credit assignment into group and says, "I'll never graduate this class now!" Which cognitive distortion does this best describe?
Magnification: Exaggerates the consequences of a small mistake
Identify the described emotion: This emotion is often considered negative; however it can help us slow down, reflect on our mistakes, evaluate what went wrong, and learn from past failures.
Sadness
Gives us motivation to make changes.
Explain why guilt is a healthy emotion.
Key words: motivates, fix, resolve
I walked past a group of people and they started laughing. They must be laughing at me.
Which cognitive distortion does this best describe?
Personalization: taking excessive blame for external events.
Identify the described emotion: This emotion can increase our motivation to take action when something is preventing us from reaching a goal. When managed appropriately, it can help us overcome obstacles and stand up for ourselves.
Anger
When my cousin passed away from alcohol use I started drinking again. I let him down. I don't deserve to be sober again.
How would you shift this perspective into something positive and helpful?
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Alexis accidentally runs over a large rock in the road and pops her tire.
Give one example each of a guilty and shameful thought she may have in this situation.
Guilt - about the action
Shame - about Alexis herself
Give two examples of the cognitive distortion all or nothing thinking.
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A person in recovery begins feeling restless, uninterested, and disconnected from their daily routine. Rather than viewing this uncomfortable feeling as something entirely negative, they recognize it as a signal that they need to explore healthier activities, develop new goals, and make positive changes. According to the reading, what emotion may be taking place?
Boredom