Exploring Personal Strengths
This term refers to a natural ability or skill that a person excels at.
When someone procrastinates on an important task out of fear of failure, they are engaging in this behavior.
A group of trusted friends, family, or professionals who provide emotional or practical support.
This phrase means taking ownership of your actions, decisions, and emotions.
This neurotransmitter is commonly known as the "happiness chemical."
The ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges is known as this.
This negative inner voice often contributes to self-sabotage by saying things like, "You're not good enough."
This type of space is free from judgment, harm, or emotional distress, allowing for personal growth.
We cannot control everything, but we can control ____________.
What is our reactions, our behaviors, our actions, our responses, etc.
This mental health condition involves excessive worry and physical symptoms like restlessness and fatigue.
This type of intelligence, which includes self-awareness and empathy, is a key personal strength in managing relationships.
Name one strategy a person can use to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors.
A key characteristic of a safe space is the presence of this, which allows individuals to be vulnerable and open.
Instead of blaming external factors, someone who accepts responsibility does this to find solutions.
The "fight, flight, or freeze" response is activated by this part of the brain. (This part of the brain is affected by substance use and even stress)
Strengths can be divided into three main categories: cognitive, emotional, and this type, which involves taking action.
What is behavioral?
The psychological term for a repeated pattern of self-destructive behaviors that prevent success.
Many people find support and connection in these types of peer-led groups for mental health and recovery.
This term describes the process of continuously working on oneself to improve mental, emotional, or physical well-being.
This term describes the brain's ability to change and adapt throughout life, including after trauma.
This psychological theory states that secure relationships in childhood create a foundation for future emotional safety.
This therapeutic approach helps individuals recognize and change self-sabotaging behaviors, and thoughts, by identifying core beliefs.
This type of mindset views challenges as opportunities for growth rather than failures.
In CBT, this three-word technique helps individuals take accountability for their thoughts and behaviors by replacing negative thoughts with realistic, and healthy ones.
What is cognitive restructuring?
This form of therapy, was originally developed for individuals with borderline personality disorder but is now widely used for emotion regulation.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?