Faulty Logic
Emotional Thinking
Assumption Making
OMG
100
I'm never going to get all my clinical notes done. It's impossible.
What is All or Nothing Thinking or Catastrophizing?
100
The people in this place totally SUCK!
What is Emotional Reasoning?
100
It's not right that I can afford to give my two dogs the very best treatment available when half my clients can't even afford a wellness check up.
What is Personalization or Ruminating?
100
If that client cared the slightest bit about his Saint Bernard, he would find the money for the kidney surgery.
What is Emotional Reasoning?
200
I'm going to show up at work and three people will be out sick again.
What is Fortune Telling or Jumping to Conclusions?
200
I know I saved that Doberman from a serious infection that could have killed him, but what kind of life is he going to have without one of his hind legs?
What is Discounting the Positive?
200
If the racing industry doesn't stop using high performance drugs on thoroughbred horses, the breed is going to die out.
What is Catastrophizing or Emotional Reasoning?
200
I can't stop thinking about that poor parakeet with the detached wing that got stuck in the cage door. She was crying.
What is Ruminating?
300
Dr. Thiel told me she appreciates how well I keep all the animal areas clean, but what she really means is don't screw up!
What is Discounting the Positive or Mind Reading?
300
I'm never going to get a promotion!
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking?
300
Dr. Michaels wouldn't even let me stitch up that old tabby yesterday. Clearly, he doesn't trust me.
What is Jumping to Conclusions?
300
It seems every time I'm performing a surgery with Resident Richards, he makes a foolish and dangerous mistake. Obviously, I'm bad luck for him.
What is Personalizing?
400
I should have known the answer to Dr. Siri's question about pet dander overproduction. We covered it in class second year.
What is a Should Statement?
400
You Idiot! You just gave Rufus the worm medication that was intended for Joey the Boxer. You could end up killing someone like that!
What is Catastrophizing or Emotional Reasoning?
400
What if I had discovered Brownie's tumor at her last visit 6 month's ago? We wouldn't be in this mess!
What is What ifs?
400
I should have known the client wasn't going to have enough funds to afford chemo treatment for her pet iguana.
What is Should Statements?