Cognitive distortions
Seeing only the worst possible outcomes of a situation.
What is Catastrophizing
The act of using breath to regulate breathing in a situation of elevated levels of stress, anxiety, certain emotions.
What is deep breathing
Feeling of psychological discomfort about something we've done that is objectively wrong
What is helpful guilt
Seeing Flamingo objects in the store
What is Jess would buy it for her house
Not apologizing or trying to make up for perceived transgression
What is opposite action for shame
Interpreting the meaning of a situation with little or no evidence.
What is jumping to conclusions
The act of using cooled water to regulate body temperature
What is TIPP
Feeling of psychological discomfort about something we've done against our unrealistically high standards
what is unhelpful guilt
Thor doing something adorable
What is Jess will take a picture of it
Forgive yourself. Acknowledge the causes of your behavior.
What is opposite actions for shame
Interpreting the thoughts and beliefs of others without adequate evidence. “She would not go on a date with me. She probably thinks I’m ugly.”
What is mind reading
The skill that teaches you how to ask for something from someone while still maintaining a good relationship with that person. It's also a skill that can help you resolve conflicts and effectively say no when you need to.
What is a DEAR MAN
Intensely painful feeling of being fundamentally flawed
what is shame
People only saying distraction is the only skill that can be used
Doing something you love
What is opposite action of Fear
Thinking in absolutes such as “always”, “never”, or “every”. “I never do a good enough job on anything
What are should statements
Plant your feel. Breathe. Notice
What is grounding
Example Jamie feels like a worthless person who is only taking people's time in recovery and wasting space
what is an example of shame
Someone tells you "you look great today"
What is "your personality and sparkle in your eyes is coming back"
Getting out and doing something to keep yourself busy instead of avoiding the situation you're upset with
Recognizing only the negative aspects of a situation while ignoring the positive. One might receive many compliments on an evaluation, but focus on the single piece of negative feedback.
What is disqualifying the positive
When you're flooded with strong emotions, there is one thing that can help overcome it
What is riding the wave
Example: Feelings of psychological discomfort of being in treatment because it feels objectively wrong and is impacting their families
what is unhealthy guilt
When group members are all sitting in silence.
What is "you're so loud today, don't talk all at once"
Trying to have sympathy or empathy for the other person- the find the "kernel of truth" that you are able to focus on in order to feel even a small amount of sympathy
what is opposite action of anger