Module Eight Flashcards
Feeling-thought links
If the client expresses a feeling, link that feeling with the corresponding thought. Client expresses feeling angry: “It sounds like you thought something about ____ was unfair.”
Physiology-feeling-thought link
Discuss with the client that they may be having strong body feelings due to a strong feeling.
Counter conditioning or opposite action
Suggesting that the client does the opposite of wha they usually do. Ex. If a client lashes out, suggest that they be a little nice when they feel like they are going to lash out.
Whatr are some unhealthy thinking patterns?
Mind reading
Should statements
Feeling thoughts
Focus on the negative
Personalizing
Blaming
Exaggerated thinking
Jumping to conclusions
What are some cognitive startegies?
Challenging thoughts
Focus on exceptions
Reframing
Amplified reflection
Developing discrepancy
Promoting concreteness
What is positive and coping self-talk?
An internal skill used when negative thoughts are getting in the way of completing a task or to prepare for an anticipated event.
How do you do self-talk?
- Use evidence against the thought
- Think of a more positive way of viewing
- Put it in perspective
What is Beck’s main idea?
That the root of our problems are our core beliefs which create mental schemas. They are difficult to change and shape everyday thinking/patterns.
When should you use the root strategy?
An emotional reaction is out of proportion, behaviour surprises someone, can’t get over something, or continue to make the same mistake.
What is the root strategy?
Part 1: Ask what questions: what was the hardest part and what does that mean to you?
Part 2: Evaluate the usefulness of the belief: what proof do you have that this belief is true, and how helpful is it to continue to believe this?
What is catastrophic thinking?
An extreme focus on the negative that causes intense levels of anxiety. People feel as if the event is actually happening and it prevents meaningful problem solving.
Why should you use the stopping the snowball technique?
This exercise is meant to put thinking into perspective and reduce anxiety levels to realistic ones.
How does stopping the snowball work?
- Explore worst case scenario and rate anxiety
- Explore best case scenario and rate and compare anxiety
- Explore most likely scenario and check anxiety
What are some common feeling-thought-behaviour links?
Anger:unfairness:lash out
Sadness:loss:withdrawal
Anxiety:threat to self:avoidance
Happiness:positive future:engagement actions
GratitudeLappreciation:pay it forward
