Step 7 Pros
Step 7 promotes this character trait associated with accepting one's limitations, relinquishing ego and reducing narcisistic qualities.
What is humility?
True or False? The “Higher Power” language may alienate individuals with secular beliefs.
What is true?
Step 8 involves making a list of these individuals.
Who are people harmed?
Step 8 may be contraindicated in cases involving this type of interpersonal dynamic.
What is abuse?
This humanistic psychologist developed the client-centered approach emphasizing unconditional positive regard.
Who is Carl Rogers?
From a CBT perspective, Step 7 may help clients challenge this type of maladaptive thinking pattern.
What are cognitive distortions?
Focusing on “defects” may increase this maladaptive emotional state.
What is shame?
Making amends functions as this CBT intervention, involving direct behavioral repair.
What is behavioral activation?
Premature amends may compromise this clinical priority.
What is safety?
This therapeutic modality identifies and restructures distorted thought patterns that influence behavior.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Identifying shortcomings may increase awareness of these unconscious patterns.
What are defense mechanisms?
Overemphasis on flaws may reinforce this harsh internal structure.
What is the superego?
Repairing harm may reduce this internal conflict between ego and superego.
What is guilt?
Clients with excessive guilt may experience reinforcement of this maladaptive internal state.
What is pathological guilt?
OThis therapeutic modality uncovers unconscious thought patterns, motivations, and unresolved childhood conflicts that influence present dysfunction.
What is Psychodynamic Therapy?
When approached with self-compassion, Step 7 can increase this Rogers-informed trait.
What is congruence?
Clients prone to this distortion may interpret Step 7 as global self-condemnation.
What is overgeneralization?
When done authentically, Step 8 can increase this relational quality.
What is empathy?
If pressured into amends, this Rogers-based principle is violated.
What is autonomy?
This CBT concept parallels examining “character defects” by identifying distorted thinking patterns.
What are cognitive distortions?
Research suggests spiritual surrender may combat or promote acceptance over this shortcoming.
What is control?
When inadequately processed, focusing on shortcomings may worsen this co-occurring disorder.
What is depression?
This main core value of Step 8 promotes us to live with honor and esteem for ourselves and others.
What is respect?
Without readiness assessment, Step 8 could increase this relapse risk factor.
What is emotional overwhelm?
This Rogerian practice involves accepting and valuing an individual completely, without judgement or conditions, and regardless of their behaviors or emotions.
What is Unconditional Positive Regard?