Thought, Emotion, or Behavior?
Angry
What is an emotion?
... their family pet died.
What is sad?
Things are either good or bad, high or low, etc.
What is thinking "black or white"?
Writing one's thoughts, experiences and emotions down in a book or on a pad.
What is journal-ing?
Sharon's favorite question.
What is the evidence for that??
Clenching my fists.
What is a behavior?
... they aced a test.
What is happy, excited, proud, etc.
Focusing on what is and isn't "Fair"
What is the Fallacy of Fairness?
Using pencils, paint, clay or crayons to make something pretty.
What is art?
Picture a place you love and feel safe. Imagine yourself there and go through all 5 senses.
What is Visualization?
Scared.
What is an emotion?
... their friend spread a negative rumor about them.
What is angry, betrayed, upset, etc.
"I should have studied more... then I would have passed my test."
What are "Shoulds"?
In for 4, out for 4. In for 4, out for 4.
What is deep breathing?
I tense up my toes and let them go. Then my calves. Then further up until I've tensed and released all my muscles.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
"I want to smack her"
What is a thought?
... they have to do something that normally makes them anxious.
What is scared, anxious, nervous, wanting to flee?
"I feel it, therefore it must be true". Assuming our emotions are how things really are.
What is Emotional Reasoning?
Kayaking, rock climbing, soccer, swimming, & volleyball.
What are sports? (experiential group activities, nature immersion, etc.)
Sharon's favorite therapy modality.
Narrative Therapy!
Yelling at someone
What is a behavior?
... they are in a healthy relationship.
What is content, happy, secure, etc.
Magnifying or Minimizing... A small problem becomes something huge and out of control.
What is Catastrophizing?
Taking notice of your thoughts and emotions and asking yourself if they are rational or if there may be something else going on - what is the evidence?
What is listening to music?
Breath awareness, progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness.
What are 3 types of Meditation?