THERAPIST VS. BRAIN
Brain: “You’ll fail.”
Therapist: “That’s called ___.”
What is fortune telling?
No one likes me.
What is a story?
I always mess up.
What is “Sometimes I mess up”?
A mission statement is about who you want to ______, not what you want to achieve.
What is become?
What kind of person do you want to become?
Brain: “Don’t bother.” Values: “Seriously, don’t listen to that, just ______.”
Show up, try, act anyway
Brain: “They hate you.”
Therapist: “That’s called ___.”
What is mind reading?
I didn't get the job.
What is a fact?
They’re mad at me.
What is “I don’t actually know that”?
A strong mission statement usually includes your values and your ______.
What are actions?
Why do actions matter more than intentions?
Thought: “I can’t.” Response: “You’ve said that before. And?”
What is still do it anyway?
Brain: “If it’s not perfect, don’t bother.”
Therapist: “That’s called ___.”
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
I feel nervous.
What is a fact?
This feeling will last forever.
What is “Feelings change”?
I am someone who ______.
What is a values-based statement?
How does that feel to say out loud?
“I’m too tired to care.” Value-based answer: ______
What is I care/I show up anyway?
Brain: “You are the problem.”
Therapist: “That’s called ___.”
What is labeling?
They think I'm annoying.
What is a story?
I can’t handle this.
What is “I can handle discomfort”?
Complete this:
“Even when I feel ______, I choose to ______.”
What is (emotion + values-based action)
What feeling most often tests your values?
What do you call it when you talk to someone about your feelings?
What is therapy?
Brain: “You always do this.”
Therapist: “That’s called ___.”
What is over-generalization?
I'll never get better.
What is a story?
This is who I am.
What is “I can grow”?
A mission statement should be realistic or perfect?
What is realistic?
Why is perfection not the goal?
If you feel sad, anxious, or annoyed and you talk to a professional, you might get this.
What is help?