"I feel sad"
This mental health condition involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and changes in daily functioning.
What is depression?
This emotion says, "I made a mistake."
What is guilt?
Forceful, often confrontational, prioritizing own needs and options, potentially at others' expense
What is aggressive?
Grief is not limited to death and can also result from this type of life change.
What is a loss of a relationship, job, health, or life role?
These are the things that fall in the center of your Circle of Control.
What are your thoughts, choices, and actions?
Negative self-talk, perfectionism, and low self-esteem are examples of these contributors to depression.
What are psychological factors?
This emotion says, "I am the mistake."
What is shame?
Avoids conflict by suppressing own needs/opinions, leading to resentment/frustration
What is passive?
This stage involves refusing to believe the loss has occurred.
What is Denial?
Whether other people agree with you is an example of something in this area.
What is outside your control?
The "S" in SIG E CAPS stands for changes in this area, including insomnia or sleeping too much.
What is Sleep?
This type of thinking often includes beliefs such as "Nothing will ever get better."
What is negative thinking?
Confident and respectful: expresses needs and opinions clearly and directly, while acknowledging and respecting needs, perspectives, and opinions of others.
What is assertive?
This stage is often characterized by frustration, resentment, and asking, "Why me?"
What is Anger?
You cannot control how others behave, but you can control this.
What is how you respond?
Therapy, medication, exercise, and healthy coping skills are examples of these.
What are treatments for depression?
This is about creating new resources, skills, and support systems to replace harmful behaviors. It’s the “building” part of the process — adding tools and strategies that help you cope in healthier ways
What is bridge-building?
Indirectly expresses negative feelings/frustration, often through subtle actions or behaviors rather than direct communication.
What is passive-aggressive?
Deep sadness and withdrawal are commonly associated with this stage.
What is Depression?
The weather, traffic, and natural disasters all belong in this circle.
What is the Circle of No Control?
The "C" in SIGECAPS assesses difficulties with memory, attention, and decision-making.
What is Concentration?
These goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
What are SMART goals?
Best and most productive communication style especially in a professional setting that promotes healthy relationships, fosters mutual respect, and encourages open communication.
What is assertive communication?
This stage involves acknowledging the loss and learning to move forward.
What is Acceptance?
Focusing energy on what you can influence instead of what you cannot is a CBT skill called this.
What is Circle of Control thinking?