Types 1
This is when we see things in black and white categories. There is no grey area.
This is when we draw conclusions from little or no confirmatory evidence
What is jumping to conclusions
"He is selfish" or "She is mean"
What is labeling
"I will never be happy"
Examples: "I may be unhappy now but that will pass." "I have been happy before and I will be happy again."
This is a book written by a woman that every client should read while at Monte Nido
What is "The 8 Keys" by Carolyn Costin (If you haven't ordered it, please do today, or ask staff for an office copy to borrow and start reading!)
This is when you direct your attention to others as sources of your negative feelings, failing to consider your own responsibility
What is blaming
This is when we predict the future negatively and believe that what will happen will be so awful that you will not be able to stand it
What is fortune telling
I won first place and received the award, but I was just lucky.
What is discounting or disqualifying the positive.
I should give my friend money because he asked me for it.
Examples: "I wish I could loan him money but I cannot afford it." "I want to give my friend money because it makes me feel good and I have enough to spare."
CBT stands for...
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This is when we see a single negative event as a part of a never-ending streak of failure. We use words like "always," "never," "everybody".
Overgeneralizing
This is when we see ourselves as the cause of negative events that we are not responsible for.
What is personalization
My friend didn't call me back when she said she would, she must not like talking to me.
What is mind reading
He didn't say Hi to me this morning so he must be mad at me for something I did.
Examples: "There are many reasons why he did not say Hi to me. It's probably not personal." "I will check in with him later and make sure everything is ok"
True or False: You can tell by looking at someone if they have an eating disorder
FALSE! DUH!
This is when we evaluate ourselves and situations, paying super close attention to the negatives and or diminish the positives.
What is magnification/minimization
This is when we pay attention to one or a few details and fail to see the whole picture
She broke up with me last night. Now I'll never meet anyone.
What is overgeneralization
I know I am going to have a panic attack when I go the party tomorrow so I should just cancel my plans now.
Examples: "I can practice my coping skills if I start to feel anxious and I can leave the party if I start to panic. But I should at least give it a try." "I have been to these types of parties before and I have never had a panic attack. I will probably be fine."
This form of therapy is the most extensively researched and effective treatment for eating disorders
Family Therapy!
"I won't be able to tolerate it and it will be unbearable"
What is fortune telling