Thinking errors
Fails to consider other’s feelings or pain.
Lack of empathy for others
Not receptive. Neither self. crucial nor accepting criticism by others. No Disclosure. Lies by Omission
Closed Thinking
Unwilling to do anything found boring or disagreeable. I can’t meaning I won’t.
Lack of Effort
Doesn't consider the future, except to accomplish something illicit or in crating fantasies of success.
Lack of Time Perspective
Where do feelings come from?
Thoughts
Doesn’t learn from past experiences.
Concrete thinking
Responsible living is seen as unexciting and justifying irresponsible behavior. "All work is for suckers."
Lack of Interest in Responsible Performance
has irrational fears but refuses to admit them. “Sees fear as weakness. Fails to realize constructive aspects.
Fear of Fear
Seeing self as weak for needing help.
Refusal to be dependent.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment/Therapy
Unreasonable Need to be in control
Power Thrusting
Perceives things and people as objects to possess.
Ownership Attitude
Refusal to Break down, even on little points.
False Pride
Daily Double!
A form of Power Thrusting. Responding with anger in an attempt to get one’s say.
Anger as control
Who is Bob?
Ms. Bridges
Views self as victim. Blames others (Family, Past, social conditions) Sees responsibility for problems as being caused by others and circumstances. Not responsible for self or actions.
Victim Stance
Daily Double!
Make up a story about Zero State.
Anything that is close to Zero State. It has to be a story.
Different and Special, sees oneself as better than others.
Uniqueness
Focuses energy on excitement and fun. Seeks recognition and esteem though reckless or irresponsible activity.
Criminal/Addictive Excitement
You hear say this twice a day, every day in the AM and the PM.
The philosophy
Any Experience that doesn’t match the image of self as unique or #1. Proved to be a nobody or nothing, or a complete failure.
Zero State
Focuses only on positive. Fails to acknowledge destructive behaviors. Builds self-up as other’s expense. Uses religions to think of self as good person, while still breaking the law or violating the rights of others. Sees self as taking good care of family.
View Self as Good Person
Daily Double!
Makes assumptions and treats them as facts.
Unrealistic expectations
Fanaticizing about involvement in substance use.
Relapse Thinking
Say the Philosophy
You should know this. Ms. Bridges will have a copy.