Module 1
What is Low Self-Esteem
When you have a generally negative overall opinion of oneself
What is the start of Low self-esteem?
Negative life experiences
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Our responses to day-to-day situations
What is a biased expectation?
Negative thoughts that commonly occur when you encounter an at-risk situation
What can low self-esteem be a byproduct of?
Depression or MDD
Explain Fact vs Opinions
Fact- true, can be proved
Opinion- what you think, personal judgement
What is my favorite soda?
Zero Sugar Dr.Pepper
Explain Attention and Interpret:
Give example
You tend to pay attention to one negative thing and then when something happens you assume it will be negative.
Noisy neighbor one time, any noise you think is always coming from that neighbor
When you job to negative conclusions you tend to engage in what unhelpful behaviors?
Avoid, Escape and Only engage in "safe" behaviors
What are other symptoms of low self-esteem?
*Feeling sad or depressed
*Sleep difficulties
*Difficulties making decisions
What do people with low self-esteem tend to hold?
Deep-seated basic, negative beliefs about themself
What color are my socks?
Black
Unhelpful Rules and Assumptions Generate?
Unhelpful Behaviors
Dormant low self-esteem start with?
Negative life experiences
Why is low self-esteem a problem in and of itself?
It puts you at risk for experiencing other problems
Name 4 early life experiences:
Neglect, Abuse, Difficulty in Meeting standards (peer and parents), Not fitting in, Being on the receiving end of stress, Your families place in society, Absence of positives
What concert am I going to in July?
Cold Play
At Risk Situation lead to ___________, Which lead to Unhelpful _______.
1. Activation of Negative Core Beliefs
2. Emotions
What is step one in the thought diary for biased expectations?
Identify, what is the at-risk situation
Share you biggest fear
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What are Rules and Assumptions
Give Example
When you strongly believe negative statements you create unhelpful rules and assumptions.
Rule-I must be the best at everything
Assumption- If I ask for something I need, I will be put down
What is the Tattoo on my arm?
Butterflies and Flowers
When you ______ something you tend to ______ in certain ways. When doing that you will often times ______ that way.
Think, behave, Feel
Give an example of activation of negative core belief, biased expectations, unhelpful behaviors, unhelpful emotions and confirmation of negative core belief
I am stupid, I will be no good and I will make a fool of myself, I will say no to going to the event or make an excuse to avoid, I will be anxious and that will lead to believing I am stupid