Criminal Addictive Thinking Pt.1
It’s not my fault, I didn't do anything
What is blame?
I’m going to have a great day or a horrible day
What is All-or-Nothing?
Emotion that goes along with out thoughts
What is feeling?
I must never make mistakes
What is an irrational thought?
Explain one negative factor of authority
Predicting the worst possible outcome
What is catastrophic?
Do anything you can, just get it done
What is a quick fix?
Ideas or words in our mind.
What is a thought?
I prefer when others are considerate, but I can’t expect everyone to behave that way.
What is a rational thought?
Explain one positive factor of authority
No skin off my back
What is "So what"?
Once an addict, always an addict
What is overgeneralizing?
The thinking that goes on behind our thoughts and feelings.
What is an attitude?
It’s ok for people to disappoint me sometimes because everyone has their own limits.
What is a rational thought?
True or false: Money is an authority
False! Money is not an authority; however, it can be a key factor in higher authorities.
Everyone should treat me as well as I expect to be treated
What is shouldering?
I already tried treatment, that doesn’t work for me.
What is no chance?
A person or organization having power or control
What is an authority
Life is never fair
What is an irrational thought?
True or False: You are an example of your own authority
True
If it’s true in one case, it applies to all other similar situations.
What is overgeneralization?
I must, I should. You should. No one should ever criticize me
What is shouldering?
Explain Criminal Addictive Thinking in your own words.
A pattern of thinking that allows you to blame others for situations. Such as making excuses, pointing fingers at others, and claiming you were the one who was really wronged.
Used to justify behavior
It's too hard to change
What is an Irrational thought?
Name an example of an authority figure who is not in the criminal justice system.
Boss
Teacher
Parent