Have you been listening?
Protective factors are..
things that contribute to mental health, and allow a person to be resilient in the face of challenges.
When are core beliefs usually formed?
Childhood or after a traumatic event in adulthood.
What is a cognitive distortion?
Irrational thoughts that shape how you see the world, how you feel, and how you act.
T/F: happiness means you didn't have any negative emotions in your life.
Describe Personalization
Blaming yourself or taking responsibility for something that wasn't completely your fault.
What are 3 Mental Health problems that negative core beliefs can lead to?
depression
anxiety
substance abuse
difficulty handling stress
low self-esteem
What is it called when you assume that because you feel a certain way what we think must be true?
Emotional Reasoning
By focusing on what you can control and building upon these protective factors you will improve...
your ability to cope with many of life's challenges
Please have each team member name 1 value you hold (please do not repeat)
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What are 3 interpersonal issues negative core beliefs can lead to?
difficulty trusting others
feelings of inadequacy in relationships
excessive jealousy
overly confrontational or aggressive
putting others’ needs above one’s own needs
When you are interpreting the thoughts and beliefs of others without adequate evidence, you are engaging in which type of cognitive distortion?
mind reading
What are some protective factors out of your control?
family, neighborhood you grew up in and genetics
What were the statements the video about core beliefs said to think about when trying to identify core beliefs? "what does this say about.."
Myself, the world, others
What are core beliefs?
a person’s most central ideas about themselves, others, and the world./ deeply held beliefs that influence how we interpret our experiences
If you are thinking in absolutes like "always" "never" or "every" what type of cognitive distortion is this?
All or nothing thinking
What were the 4 steps/questions given on how to avoid negative emotions overpowering your positive ones and to get the most out of your negative emotions?
1. When you notice a negative emotion, become aware of it.
2. Give a label to the negative emotion you feel.
3. Say “I feel X” rather than “I am X.”
4. Ask yourself: “What is making me feel this way?”
the beliefs that define what is most important to you. They guide each of your choices in life.
What are the 4 categories of negative core beliefs?
Unlovable, Helpless, Worthless, and External Danger
What are 5 of the cognitive distortion types?
Magnification/Minimization
Catastrophizing
Overgeneralization
Magical thinking
Personalization
Jumping to conclusions
Mind Reading
Fortune Telling
Emotional Reasoning
Disqualifying the positive
"Should" statements
All or Nothing thinking
What are the 6 protective factors we discussed?
social support, coping skills, physical health, sense of purpose, self-esteem, and healthy thinking