Types of CDs
This type of cognitive distortion occurs when we see the world in black and white extremes. There is never room for the "gray area" or "in-between" stance.
All-or-Nothing Thinking
After resuming use once, Alex says: “I’m a failure.”
Labeling
What are some consequences that may come from the following activating event and irrational belief: My partner asked me to do more chores around the house. The belief is: "They don't appreciate anything I do for them."
Anger, frustration, annoyance, resentment, unappreciated
What are 3 mental health problems caused by negative core beliefs?
Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, difficulty handling stress, low self-esteem, impaired decision making
This type of cognitive distortion occurs when we see a single negative event as a part of a never-ending streak of failure. We use words like "always," "never," "everybody".
Overgeneralization
Kyle had a return to use over the weekend and thought: “If my mom wasn’t so annoying, I wouldn’t have used.”
Blaming
What are some of the characteristics of a person sitting in the red "ATTACK" chair?
Reactive, defensive, judgmental, blaming, shaming, or attacking others
What are 3 interpersonal problems caused by negative core beliefs?
Difficulty trusting others, feelings of inadequacy in relationships, excessive jealousy, overly confrontational, putting others' needs above one's own needs, self-sabotage
This type of cognitive distortion occurs when we blow a negative event out of proportion and assume the worst thing possible will happen as a result of it.
Catastrophizing
Harry completes 11 of the 12 steps of his program but focuses on the one he missed. “I can’t believe I didn't make it to the 12th Step."
Dwelling on the Negative
What are some of the characteristics of a person sitting in the purple "CONNECT" chair?
Leading with compassion, responding with kindness, active listening, love, empathy, validation of feelings
Where do core beliefs come from?
Core beliefs usually develop in childhood, or during stressful or traumatic periods in adulthood.
This type of cognitive distortion occurs when we see ourselves as the cause of negative events that we are not responsible for.
Personalizing
Jeremiah is at a party and sees his sponsor across the room. He thinks: “He must think I’m in the wrong for being here—I just know he’s disappointed in me.”
Assuming
What is the meaning of each letter in the ABCDE model?
Activating event, belief, consequence, dispute, effective new thinking
What are the three different types of core beliefs?
Core beliefs about self, about others, and about the world.
This type of cognitive distortion occurs when we demand the ideal from life, expecting that everything will go perfectly and everyone will be treated fairly.
Fairy Tale Fantasy
After reading a group chat with friends from treatment, Avery thinks: “Everyone else has their recovery under control — I’ll never catch up.”
Unfavorable Comparisons
Think of a dispute for the following activating event and irrational belief: I am at a social event and someone offers me a drink. The belief is: "They should know that I'm in recovery."
Why should they know that I'm in recovery if I haven't disclosed that? OR What if they've never met anyone in recovery? OR Anything else you can think of.
What strategy can help us reframe negative core beliefs? Give an example with this belief: "I am a failure."
Check the facts OR test the evidence. "Is it true that I have failed at everything in my life? When was a recent time that I succeeded at something I set out to do?"