Types 1
This is when we see things in black and white categories. There is no grey area. "Always" "Never"
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking
This is when we think that we must be perfect in everything you do otherwise you're no good.
What is Setting the Bar Too High
Reframe the thought: "I will never be happy"
Examples: "I may be unhappy now but that will pass." "I have been happy before and I will be happy again."
If you change your thoughts what else changes?
What is behaviors and emotions.
This is when we see a single negative event as a part of a never-ending streak of failure. We use words like "always," "never," "everybody".
What is Overgeneralization
What is self-talk?
Internal dialogue you have with yourself, about yourself. It can be positive or negative.
This is another term for Thinking Errors.
What is cognitive distortions.
This happens when we blow a negative event out of proportion.
What is Magnification or Catastrophizing, Blowing Things Up
This is when we believe things have to be a certain way.
What is "Should" statements
What does the image of NUTS refer to?
What is Negative Unconscious Thoughts.
What does the acronym ANTS refer to?
What is Automatic Negative Thoughts.
This is when we believe we know what others are thinking or why they are doing something without having enough information.
What is Mind Reading
This is an extreme example of turning positive events into negative ones.
What is Disqualifying the Positive, Ignoring the Good
This is when we show kindness to ourselves and accept ourselves for who we are, imperfections and all.
What is self-compassion.
The 3 components of the triangle we discussed.
What are thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
This is when we take blame for a negative event even though we are not primarily responsible.
What is Personalization, Self-Blaming
This is when we look at our strengths and trivialize them.
What is Minimization.
I am mentally ill and cannot contribute anything to anyone.
What is Labeling. Reframe! I am living with a mental illness and I have a lot to offer to this world! Mental illness does not define who I am as a person!
What are the three steps in reframing our thoughts?
Name 1 healthy habit for developing self-compassion.
What is have a fair attitude towards yourself rather than critical, accept yourself for who you are, take care of yourself, accept that struggle is normal, practice mindful awareness.