Cognitive Distortions
this distortion manifests as an inability or unwillingness to see shades of gray. In other words, you see things in terms of extremes – something is either fantastic or awful, you believe you are either perfect or a total failure
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking or Black and White Thinking?
Body language and facial cues that match the speakers affect are a form of this type of communication.
What is non-verbal communication?
Being in the present state of mind and feeling emotions without judgement is called?
What is mindfulness?
an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large.
What is hope?
At birth the brain is wired for.
What is connection?
this distortion manifests as the inaccurate belief that we know what another person is thinking. Of course, it is possible to have an idea of what other people are thinking, but this distortion refers to the negative interpretations that we leap to.
What is Jumping to Conclusions through Mind Reading?
A statement that is non-judgmental and reflects how the speaker feels.
What is an I statement?
Using the 5 senses to distract thoughts and feelings of distress is a form of.
What is grounding?
the act of "UNCOVERING" the parts of yourself that you repress and hide from yourself typically in a suit of armor.
What is "unmasking"?
a network of people who provide someone with practical or emotional assistance or care.
What is a support system?
A sister distortion to mind reading, this type of cognitive distortion refers to the tendency to make conclusions and predictions based on little to no evidence and holding them as gospel truth.
What is Jumping to Conclusions through Fortune Telling?
Making a polite request and not being demanding, and thanking someone for listening is a form of showing?
What is respect?
What is yoga?
The opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.
What is responsibility?
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
What is trust?
The idea that all things are bigger, scarier than they actually are while making the outcome always seem negative.
What is catastrophizing?
This type of inquiry requires and encourages elaboration that is more than Yes or No.
What are open ended questions?
Closing eyes and picturing a safe space or happy place is a form of.
What is distraction or visualization?
the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions.
What is accountability?
the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties.
What is resiliency?
Challenging negative distortions in a way that looks at all the facts is called.
What is Reality Checking?
Rate, Volume and Tone of speech are referred to as?
What are para-verbals?
Using I statements to remind self of capabilities and strengths or manifesting safety and security through the written or spoken word.
What is positive affirmations or positive self talk?
an internal state that propels individuals to engage in goal-directed behavior.
What is motivation?
a concept about knowing, perceiving and being cognizant of events, ideas or emotions.
What is awareness?