Cycle 10 - Flashcard Set 1
What are cognitive distortions?
Unhealthy thought patterns that can be difficult to adjust.
Why is it difficult for those with BPD to adjust unhealthy thoughts?
Because they experience more powerful emotional reactions.
How can past trauma influence current perceptions, thoughts, and emotions?
By causing new events to trigger old thought sequences and painful emotional states.
What can influence a person’s thinking, feeling, and communication styles?
Caregivers and genetics.
What is a significant challenge in recovering from BPD?
Recognizing and adjusting cognitive distortions.
How can becoming more mindful of thought experiences help those with BPD?
By leading to a shift in thought patterns.
What can living mindlessly without awareness of self and thoughts lead to?
Ineffective behavioral responding and unhealthy coping mechanisms.
What can self-judgment be a barrier to in the healing process?
It can be a barrier to recognizing and adjusting cognitive distortions.
What does learning emotional management require?
Time, practice, patience, repetition, and exposure to excellent teaching and coaching.
Are mistakes and backsliding normal during the learning process?
Yes.
Why can adopting and sustaining a helpful attitude toward learning and change be challenging?
Because of the strong urge to avoid unwanted feelings.
What does taking responsibility for one’s feelings eliminate?
The need for blame and saves valuable time and energy for problem-solving.
