Cycle 19 - Flashcard Set 1
What is the purpose of the section described in the text?
To show a real BPD struggle in action and bring together the learnings from previous steps.
What do the bubbles in the presentation correspond to?
The teachings from Step 3, showing the ‘EVENT,’ ‘INTERPRETATION,’ ‘EMOTION,’ ‘SELF-TALK,’ ‘NEW EVENT,’ etc.
What does the presentation aim to portray?
The raw emotions and thoughts that can happen during a BPD struggle.
What are the common types of unhealthy thoughts that can be part of a BPD struggle?
Cognitive distortions.
What tends to happen to reactions to emotional experiences during a BPD struggle?
They become less effective as the interaction proceeds.
What is the role of self-destructive beliefs in a BPD struggle?
They are solidly in place during the noted event and contribute to the inability to manage/tolerate particular emotions.
What is the consequence of using self-destructive beliefs to manage intense emotions?
Reacting in desperation to keep challenging emotions at bay.
What happens when emotions are better regulated?
The chances of considering relevant facts for response choice and decision-making go way up.
What is missed when going back and forth between EVENT and REACTION during a BPD struggle?
Taking responsibility for INTERPRETATION, EMOTION, AND SELF-TALK.
What does the conclusion of the section include?
An example of what happens during a ‘BPD moment,’ with relevant facts helping to make a difference in interpretation and emotional experience.
What is the challenging aspect of BPD?
‘Event, interpretation, emotion, self-talk, new event’ tends to happen many times daily and requires adjustment many times daily.
What is the benefit of fully owning thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and reactivity to feelings?
Life goes much better.
