CBT-Black and White Thinking
What is another name for Black and White thinking
All or Nothing Thinking
Dichotomous Thinking
what kind of therapy is wise mind used in?
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
IS technology labeled an addiction in the DSM?
No, it is labeled as an impulse disorder as of the DSM-5TR
Who did Aaron find support from at the end of everything?
His manager and AJ
What did Val see in the group room that made everyone go look?
Val saw a shadow of a mans head looking in the window....Did we ever find out who that was??
What does Black and White thinking mean?
situations, people, or outcomes are seen in extremes, absolute terms, with no middle ground
What is the emotional mind?
Driven entirely by intense feelings, moods, or urges, which can lead to impulsive choices.
Did Arron go to Rehab? Did he stay?
Yes he did go to Rehab but left on his own.
Who hit Val with a football and who told Val to breathe through it?
Billy hit Val on accident and Marla told Val to breathe through it?
Why is it a cognitive distortion?
it is a habitual, inaccurate thought pattern that misrepresents reality and can worsen anxiety, depression and low self esteem
What is Reasonable Mind?
It is governed strictly by cold facts, logic, and objective planning while ignoring emotions.
**Remember what would be allowed in a court room. FACTS ONLY.
In the digital addiction episode we saw this week, both individuals were addicted to more then one thing, what were they?
Female: Social Media and Alcohol
Male: Gaming/Streaming and Alcohol
What drug was in his system at the time of death?
Benzos and Inhalant
What show is the go to for this group?
What is a quote from it?
Dance Moms!
How can one recognize the pattern of black and white thinking
thinking in absolutes (never, always, completely)
All or nothing judgments about self, others, or events
Dismissing exceptions or partial progress
What is wise mind?
Wise mind is when you synthesize emotions and reason.
You recognize and respect your feelings while responding to them in a rational way.
what are the different severity levels in the DSM and how many symptoms does a person have to reach at each level.
Mild:2-3 symptoms
Moderate: 4-5 symptoms
Severe: 6 or more symptoms
Was he a perfectionist?
why or why not?
Wo was new this week?
Hailey and Elizabeth
How can you start to overcome black and white thinking?
Label the thought as black and white
challenge the thought
remember two things can both be true
practice grey thinking
What are examples of Wise Mind, Emotional Mind and Reasonable Mind?
Emotion: In a disagreement with your partner, you lash out at them, shut down, or wallow in hopelessness.
After you lose your job, you isolate for weeks and tell yourself you’ll never find another job.
Reasonable: In a disagreement with your partner, you push away your emotions and just state the facts of the situation.
After you lose your job, you pretend you don’t feel upset and immediately dive into a new job search.
Wise Mind: In a disagreement with your partner, you recognize how you feel, ask how they feel, and try to problem-solve.
After you lose your job, you let yourself feel sad and upset before starting a new job search.
We went over the definition of self harm, what is it and why does it turn into an addiction?
Self-harm is when you injure yourself on purpose. Also known as non-suicidal self-injury disorder, people who self-harm do things to hurt themselves but don’t want to cause death.
Part of why self-harm can be a coping mechanism is because of how your body processes and reacts to pain.
When your body encounters something that can damage it, nerve endings in the affected areas send emergency signals to your brain.
One of the things your brain does in response to those signals is to release beta-endorphins. These chemicals trigger a domino effect that makes you feel better for a short time. But the effect doesn’t last very long. So, people who self-harm may use it more often to try to feel better.
How did Aaron cope with his difficult emotions?
Through his music and work but also drugs and violence
What was something Marla, Blanca or Kailyn said this week that really stuck with you?
HMMMMM.......