CBT Potpourri
What are the 3 states of mind?
Wise, emotional, rational.
What is a thinking error and why do they exist?
Thinking errors are ineffective ways we process information to reinforce our believe and/or behaviors.
AN IMAGINARY WALL OR LIMIT ONE PLACES TO PROTECT EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING
WHAT IS A BOUNDARY
WHEN YOU PUT YOURSELF IN ANOTHER’S SHOES TO UNDERSTAND THEIR FEELINGS, YOU ARE DISPLAYING THIS
WHAT IS EMPATHY?
What is a trigger?
A trigger is something to elicits and thought, behavior or action.
What is grooming, and what role does it play in fueling offense related thoughts and behaviors?
Grooming is manipulating a person through use of behaviors, thoughts, and communication to get your personal needs met despite negative consequences for that person.
Why is it important to correct “Awful and Should” thoughts?
Awful and should thoughts are forms of thinking errors that can fuel your offense cycle.
WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY FAMILY?
EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL NEEDS ARE MET
MEMBERS PRACTICE COMMUNICATION
PROBLEMS ARE COOPERATIVELY SOLVED
WHEN YOU EXPRESS SORROW, PITY, OR COMPASSION FOR ANOTHER, YOU ARE DISPLAYING THIS
WHAT IS SYMPATHY?
Generally, how long to we say an urge lasts?
On average, 20-30mins.
What are the three behavior styles we discussed in group?
Passive, Aggressive and Assertive
What does cognitive distortion mean?
Cognitive distortions are thoughts that cause individuals to perceive reality inaccurately. Specifically, negative thinking patterns reinforce negative emotions and thoughts. During difficult circumstances, these distorted thoughts can contribute to an overall negative outlook on the world and a depressive or anxious mental state.
AN UNHEALTHY RELIANCE ON A MOOD-ALTERING SUBSTANCE OR EXPERIENCE
WHAT IS AN ADDICTION?
CHOICES THAT INITIALLY APPEAR TO BE INNOCUOUS BUT ARE ACTUALLY DAMAGING TO HEALTHY LIVING
WHAT ARE SEEMINGLY UNIMPORTANT DECISIONS (SUD’S).
What are the TIPPS skills and why do we use them?
Temperature, Intense exercise, Progressive muscle relaxation, Paced breathing.
What is a seemingly unimportant decision?
Seemingly Unimportant Decisions (SUDs) are decisions that appear to be reasonable and unrelated to your problem—but they have a direct impact on what you do later and what will happen to you
What were the cognitive disortions we discussed in group?
Assumptions, overgeneralization, exaggerations, labeling, faulty logic.
GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF AN EMOTIONAL BOUNDARY
NOT ALLOWING YOURSELF TO SACRIFICE YOUR OWN HAPPINESS TO PLEASE ANOTHER
CONSTANTLY MAKING COMMENTS OR STATEMENTS THAT INTIMIDATE OR HUMILIATE ANOTHER
WHAT IS EMOTIONAL ABUSE?
What do we call it when a person takes ownership of their actions ( offense or not offense related).
Responsibility taking
Name the 5 risk factors discussed in treatment.
High risk emotion
High risk environment
High risk physical sensation
High risk thought
High risk behavior
Name 5 thinking errors and describe what each one means.
Minimizing, rationalizing, black and white thinking, labeling, justifying, excuse making, victim stance, avoidance, catastrophizing, derailing. ````
A RELATIONSHIP WHERE MEMBERS ARE DEPENDENT ON THE OTHER AND DON’T OBSERVE BOUNDARIES
WHAT ARE ENMESHED BOUNDARIES
1) DENIAL
2) ANGER
3) BARGAINING
4) DEPRESSION
5) ACCEPTANCE
WHAT ARE THE FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF?
What does aversion strategy mean and give an example.
An aversion strategy is a skill used to deflect or disconnect an unhealthy behavior from a thought or feeling. Smelling bleach.