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Reframing practice
Potpourri
100

This is when we see things in black and white categories. There is no grey area. It's either good or it's bad, no in between. 

What is Polarized Thinking/All-or-Nothing Thinking?

100

This is when we apply simplistic and unfair definitions that are probably wrong or more likely incomplete on ourselves and others.

What is Labeling

100
She broke up with me last night. Now I'll never meet anyone.
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking OR What is Overgeneralization
100
"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."
100
Fortune Telling and Mind Reading are types of what cognitive distortion?
What is Jumping to Conclusions
200

Making broad interpretations or conclusions based on one or a few events. Often includes words like "always," "never," "every time," etc. 

What is Overgeneralization?

200
This is when we anticipate that things will turn out badly and act as if they already turned out that way.
What is Fortune Telling
200
She did not say anything about my new haircut. She must think it is ugly!
What is Mind Reading
200
I should give my friend money because he asked me for it.
Examples: "I wish I could loan him money but I cannot afford it." "I want to give my friend money because it makes me feel good and I have enough to spare."
200

This is another term for Cognitive Distortions.

What is Thinking Errors? 

300

Seeing only the worst possible outcome of an event.

What is Catastrophizing?

300

Taking things personally; believing you are responsible for events outside of your control and reacting based on this assumption. 

What is Personalization?

300
She is moving to a new apartment because she does not like having me as a neighbor.
What is personalization
300
He didn't say Hi to me this morning so he must be mad at me for something I did.
"There are 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"
300
Types of statements make us feel pressured, guilty or resentful that we use to motivate ourselves to do things and create unrealistic expectations.
What are "Should" statements.
400

Interpreting or making assumptions about the thoughts or feelings of others without adequate evidence. 

What is Mind Reading?

400

Drawing conclusions or assumptions about how a situation will turn out without adequate evidence.

What is Fortune Telling? 

400
I know she complimented me on my new outfit but she was just being nice.
What is Disqualifying the Positive OR What is Minimization
400
I know I am going to have a panic attack when I go the party tomorrow so I should just cancel my plans now.
"I can practice my coping skills if I start to feel anxious and I can leave the party if I start to panic. But I should at least give it a try." "I have been to these types of parties before and I have never had a panic attack. I will probably be fine."
400

A person's most deeply held assumptions about themselves, others, and the world.

What are core beliefs?

500

This is when we pick out only the negative details in a situation and dwell on them exclusively.

What is Negative Filtering? 

500

Acknowledging the positive side of a situation but finding an excuse to turn it into a negative. 

What is Disqualifying the Positive?

500
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!
500
I have had a headache for two days. I must have a brain tumor.
"Headaches are common and happen occasionally. There is no need to worry." "If my headache doesn't go away in a day I will make an appointment with my PCP to check it out." "I am under a lot of stress and my body is probably telling me I need to take it easy."
500

What does CBT stand for?

What is "cognitive behavioral therapy"?