Traps or Roadblocks
Thinking patterns that can wear us down and keep us emotionally upset.
What is a Mind Trap?
This suggests that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interplay.
What is the cognitive behavior theory?
I wouldn't be in this situation right now if they didn't upset me.
What is Blaming?
"My family constantly judges me. They pick and choose what events to include me in."
Example: "My family likes me, but that doesn't mean they have to invite me to every event."
Inky, Blinky, Pinky, & Clyde are the ghosts in this classic video game.
What is Pac-Man?
This is when we use words like "always," "never," or "everybody" to draw a conclusion based on one example.
What is The All-or-Nothing Trap?
This is when you try to fool or control others by getting them to feel sorry for you.
What is Victim Stance?
After missing three days of work, an employee states:
I should still be able to get my full check. I come in and work hard every other week.
What is Entitlement?
"I made a suggestion in group and most people thought it wasn't a good idea. I have no good ideas and people think I am stupid."
Example: "People think I'm capable and have good ideas. They value my opinions, but this wasn't one of my best ideas."
The HT in HTML and HTTP stands for this.
What is Hypertext?
This happens when we blow a negative event out of proportion.
What is The Catastrophe Trap?
This is when we shrink the importance of an event or situation.
What is Minimization?
She is moving to a new apartment because she does not like having me as a neighbor.
What is Assuming?
"He didn't say Hi to me this morning so he must be mad at me for something I did."
Examples: "There could be many reasons why he did not say Hi to me. It's probably not personal." "I will check in with him later and make sure everything is ok." "He was having a hard day yesterday. Today make be tough for him too."
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What are the Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Antarctic?
This is when we think and act like there's nothing we can do to solve our problems.
What is The Helpless Trap?
This is when we make up a falsehood or leave important details.
What is Lying?
When I ask him for help with my stipend, he never helps me.
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking?
I got into trouble at work. They'll probably want to fire me soon because I can't do my job right.
Example: "I made a mistake at work, but everyone does that from time to time. I usually get a lot of positive feedback about my work. I'll be careful not to make the same mistake again."
If you watch the Marvel movies in chronological order, which movie would you watch first?
What is Captain America: The First Avenger?
This is when we have unfairly harsh and critical thoughts about ourselves. Or we think we are responsible for external events.
What is The Guilt Trap?
This is an attempt to justify our behavior and avoid taking full responsibility by using explanations that seem to fit, or sound "logical." We look at the outcome of our actions, then pull evidence out of the air to "look good."
What is Rationalization?
I applied for the job three days ago and haven't heard back from them since. I knew they weren't going to hire me because I was incarcerated. I shouldn't have applied. There's no way I'll be able to cope with this disappointment!
What is the Catastrophe Trap?
"I can't go to the mall like this - everyone will notice me."
Example: "My hair looks a little messy, but everyone will be too occupied with other things to notice. Even if they do notice, I don't know them anyways."
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