Mind Trap
When we refuse to take responsibility for our decisions and actions. Instead we try to make others responsible.
"They're making me mad," "he made me do it," "it's not my fault, they came over."
What is The Blame Trap
CHALLENGE WITH: Am I being honest? Am I being fair? Am I overreacting? I know he often is late, but that’s different than always. I know she sometimes makes mistakes, but that’s different than never getting it right. Am I really always in a hurry? Just because one thing is not quite right, that doesn’t mean the whole thing is wrong.
What is All or Nothing Trap?
Some of your negative or uncomfortable feelings and emotional states are caused by how and what you think.
What is TRUE?
Step 1 is to Realize that some of your negative or uncomfortable feelings and emotional states are caused by how and what you think
The Olympic games originated in this city.
What is Athens, Greece?
Who is playing in the 2024 Superbowl?
Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers
When we exaggerate even our smallest troubles, turning them into major crises. In another version of this trap, we convince ourselves that everything we attempt will be doomed to failure.
“I can’t cope with this, it’s just too awful!” “I’ll never get over this.” and “There’s no way I can change, so why bother.” “Even if I apply for the job, I probably won’t get it.” “I don’t see why I should stay in treatment, I’ll probably not make it.”
What is The Catastrophe Trap?
CHALLENGE WITH: I am capable. I can handle this. I can figure out what will work. There is no good reason why I can’t manage this situation, even if it is frightening and difficult. The solution will take time, effort, patience, and hard work, and I’m up to it.
What is the Helpless Trap?
It is possible to get caught up in more than one mind trap at a time.
What is TRUE?
This is step 3, if your thoughts sound like mind traps, challenge them. Remember, it’s possible to get caught up in more than one mind trap at a time.
Who is Aaron Beck?
Name the biggest animal.
Blue Whale
When we overreact to people or events by assuming they are totally one way or totally the other. We label things as good-bad, black-white, yes-no, success-failure, either-or, and ignore the full range of possibilities in between.
“He’s always late.” “She never can get it right.” I’m always in a hurry.” “The whole dinner is ruined because I burned the rolls!”
What is All or Nothing Trap?
CHALLENGE WITH: I am responsible for my feelings and my actions. Blaming others keeps me from having to look at my part. I may have an emotional reaction to someone’s behavior, but I am responsible for how I respond. Others may ask me to do things, or offer me opportunities, but no one is responsible for my decisions except me.
What is the Blame Trap?
You cannot challenge your thoughts by disputing them. Do not to talk back to the little voice inside your head.
What is FALSE?
Step 4 is challenge your thoughts by disputing them. Learn to talk back to the little voice inside your head.
Today we discussed ways to challenge these thoughts.
Is Nicole's favorite hobby.
What is kayaking?
Who lives at Number 4, Privet Drive?
Harry Potter
When we have thoughts that are unfairly harsh and critical about ourselves. We may think we are responsible for external events or for other people’s feelings and actions. Or we may think anything we do that is short of perfection makes us a bad person
“I should have done a better job.” “If I were a better person I’d call my mother more often.” “It’s my fault my husband is so unhappy.” “I’m so stupid! I should have remembered my appointment.”
What is the Guilt Trap?
CHALLENGE WITH: I am a human being. Human beings make mistakes and are not perfect. I am not obligated to be perfect, only to do the best I can. I will not call myself harsh, critical names, instead I will say “I’m imperfect and I make mistakes, just like everyone else. I am not responsible for every thing that goes wrong.”
What is Guilt Trap?
Talking about what you are thinking and feeling does not help.
What is FALSE?
Step 5 includes talking about it with a person you trust can help you process your thoughts.
Anxiety can be hereditary. (TRUE/ FALSE)
What is TRUE?
Why do some survive traumatic events and come through seemingly unscathed? And yet others develop anxiety disorders like PTSD, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. One thing is certain: anxiety disorders and anxious temperaments seem to run in families. Studies also show that individuals who are genetically predisposed to anxiety are at a higher risk of developing anxiety after exposure to traumatic or stressful events.
What is a group of lions called?
a pride
When we think and act like we are victims of circumstance and there’s nothing we can do to solve our problems.
“I can’t handle this hassle.” “There’s nothing I can do about all my problems.” “I’ll never be able to get out of this mess.”
What is the Helpless Trap?
CHALLENGE WITH: What has happened is unfortunate (or annoying, irritating, unpleasant, frustrating), but it is not the end of the world.. I don’t like it, but I can handle it. I know this will pass with time. On a scale of 1 to 10, how large is this problem, really? What are my options for handling this problem? Just because I’ve been disappointed in the past doesn’t mean I can never succeed. If I don’t at least try, I’ll never know what could have been.
What is the Catastrophe Trap?
The first step of challenging mind traps is to recognize and keep track of what you are thinking, and how you are feeling.
What is TRUE?
Anxiety and Depression are unrelated. (TRUE or FALSE)
What is FALSE?
Anxiety is often a cause or a trigger of depression. Research indicates women who have generalized anxiety disorder are at an increased risk for developing depression. People with chronic depression often develop symptoms of anxiety as a result of the mental exhaustion of depression. The same is true for sufferers of chronic anxiety. For example, people who struggle with Social Anxiety Disorder often develop depressive symptoms as a result of lifestyle choices made in order to accommodate the symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder, such as avoiding others and public places.
Riddle: How many months of the year have 28 days?