NEGATIVE BELIEFS
What is a negative belief that starts with "I am..." and affects how you see yourself?
What is a core belief?
What question can you ask yourself when a negative belief shows up?
"Is this a fact or a thought?"
Name one healthy coping skill for dealing with self-critical thoughts.
Deep breathing, journaling, talking to support, exercise, meditation, etc.
Recovery is a process, not a _______.
Destination.
Reframe: "I'm a failure."
"I've made mistakes, but I can learn from them."
"I always mess things up" is an example of what type of thinking?
What is an overgeneralization?
If a friend said, "I'm a failure," what evidence would you look for?
Facts supporting and contradicting the belief.
What coping skill involves writing down negative thoughts and replacing them with balanced thoughts?
Thought record.
True or False: Making mistakes means you're failing recovery.
f
Reframe: "Nobody cares about me."
Any balanced statement recognizing support or possibility.
: True or False: If you've had a relapse, it means you'll never recover.
False
What is one piece of evidence that can challenge "I never do anything right"?
Any recent success or accomplishment.
: When feeling overwhelmed by shame, what coping skill helps bring you back to the present moment?
Grounding.
What word describes continuing despite challenges?
Perseverance, resilience, or endurance.
Reframe: "I've relapsed before, so recovery won't work."
"Relapse can be part of recovery, and I can learn from it."
Name one way negative beliefs can affect recovery.
Increased cravings, isolation, shame, hopelessness, giving up, etc.
What thinking error occurs when you focus only on mistakes and ignore successes?
Mental filtering.
n: What coping skill helps by talking to someone you trust?
eeking support.
: What is one strength many people discover through recovery?
Honesty, courage, accountability, patience, etc.
Reframe: "I'm too broken to change."
"Change is difficult, but growth is possible."
: Negative beliefs are often based on ______ rather than facts.
Feelings, assumptions, past experiences, or distorted thinking.
What coping skill involves examining evidence for and against a thought?
Cognitive restructuring or thought challenging.
Name three coping skills you can use when negative beliefs trigger cravings.
Any three healthy coping skills.
Complete the statement: "My past influences me, but it does not ______."
Define me.
Reframe: "I don't deserve a good life."
"Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal and improve their life."