Cognitive Distortions
What are cognitive distortions?
Cognitive distortions are internal mental filters or biases that increase our misery, fuel our anxiety, and make us feel bad about ourselves.
What are defense mechanisms?
Define Codependency.
excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction.
What topic can be found on page 417?
Acceptance.
What are the four agreements?
1. Be impeccable with your word
2. Don't take things personally
3. Don't make assumptions
4. Always do your best
Magnifying problems is known as
Catastrophizing
Which defense mechanism is used in this example: someone who gets angry at their boss, may go home and kick the dog.
Displacement.
What is an emotional boundary?
Emotional boundaries are limits you place on the energy and emotions you give and receive in a relationship.
What is the chapter called that displays the steps?
How It Works
1. Passive
2. Aggressive
3. Passive-Aggressive
4. Assertive
You use words like always, never and nothing to make sweeping statements
Overgeneralizing
What is the difference between repression and supression?
Suppression is done consciously.
Repression is done subconsciously.
What are three common traits of people who are codependent?
low self esteem
lack of confidence
lack of self worth
"We are ______ against the first drink"
Without defense
What is the difference between Prayer and Meditation?
Prayer is speaking to God, meditation is listening
You assume negative feelings reflect how things are
Emotional Reasoning
What is an example of reaction formation?
Reaction formation is a defense mechanism in which people express the opposite of their true feelings, sometimes to an exaggerated extent. For instance, a man who feels insecure about his masculinity might act overly aggressive.
How does trust and codependency go hand in hand?
Many who are codependent struggle to trust themselves and their own judgement, feelings, decision making.
On what page is the jaywalker story?
Pg. 37
What does RID stand for?
Restlessness, irritable, discontent
Why are "Should" statements dangerous to use?
Define sublimation.
Sublimation is a defense mechanism that involves channeling unwanted or unacceptable urges into an admissible or productive outlet. For example, a woman who recently went through a breakup may channel her emotions into a home improvement project.
What is Karpman's Drama Triangle and what are the three roles it depicts?
The Karpman Drama Triangle models the connection between personal responsibility and power in conflicts, and the destructive and shifting roles people play.
Roles: Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor
What concept is on page 420 of the big book?
Expectations
What type of doctor was Dr. Bob?
Proctologist