CBT
Challenging negative thought patterns and changing them to be more productive and healthy.
Cognitive restructuring or reframing
We use the 5 senses to do what?
Self soothe
a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Mindfulness
The practice of extending compassion towards oneself, treating oneself with kindness and understanding, especially during times of difficulty or failure.
Self compassion
A way of taking your mind off of something
Distraction
A way of confronting fears and phobias by tackling them head on.
Exposure
The idea that our interpretation of a situations influences how we think and feel about the situation.
Checking the facts
A mindful form of movement
Mindfulness walking
Giving yourself the kind of respect and care that you would give to someone close to you
Treating yourself like you would treat a friend
Making a list of things that you feel grateful for.
Making a gratitude list
Breaking overwhelming problems into smaller, more manageable steps.
Successive approximation
The overlapping area in a Venn diagram where you use both your emotional and logical mind
Wise mind
A mindfulness activity where you bring your attention to different parts of your body.
Body scan
Embracing your perceived short comings and playing up your strengths
Self acceptance
the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships
Boundaries
Common errors in thinking
Cognitive distortions
What does the acronym G.I.V.E stand for?
An exercise where you tense and relax different muscle groups.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
The realization that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves and that other people have struggles and that we are not alone.
Common humanity
Writing down your thoughts, feelings and emotions
Journal
Trying to predict the future through a negative lens
Fortune teller error
Actively sending well wishes to yourself and others
Loving kindness
A form of breathing where you breathe in for a count of 4, breathe out for a count of 4, and hold for a count of 4.
Box breathing
Statements that you can say to yourself that increase your self esteem and wellbeing.
Positive affirmations
the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
Self care