Even as someone who has studied trauma therapy for years, I often find it difficult to describe just how trauma therapy works and what someone can expect from
Want to build some mindfulness practices into your day? Elisha Goldstein suggests key practices you can try right now.
Being stuck in automatic negative thoughts can be mentally exhausting. Learn these 6 steps to challenge and reframing thoughts in a positive way.
Do you ruminate about awful scenarios? or fixate on angry or anxious negative thoughts? Fixating on negative thoughts or dwelling on awful scenarios can cannibalize your brainpower, ramp up your anxiety, drain your energy, and distort how you see yourself and the world and people around you. Learning the technique
You can challenge cognitive distortions and replace them with more realistic and accurate thinking using CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy.
Since Mental Health Awareness Month is drawing to a close, Bored Panda thought it would be a good idea to put together something we all could take away from it and adapt to our everyday lives.
This Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) resource includes evidenced based tools to help one identify and dispute their negative thoughts with the purpose of improving bad moods and unhelpful behavior. The poster, worksheet, and handouts present any easy and effective way to teach CBT by using the "Catch It, Check It, and Change It" strategy to may be used by tweens, teens, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, or fear. Resource includes: 2 "Catch It, Check It, Change It" POSTERS. 2 Thought distortions HANDOUTS (color/color friendly). 1 "Catch It, Check It, Change It" HANDOUT for teaching. White board lesson idea List of trigger scenarios for group discussion and worksheets. 1 "Catch It, Check It, Change It" WORKSHEET for application . BONUS "Catch It, Check It, Change It" reminder CARDS for later reference. This resource is a great addition to the Thought Distortion Posters. For additional products that address CBT and Depression, save 20% on the Anxiety and Depression BUNDLE. Related Products . See It, Say It, Soothe It: Emotional Regulation Posters • ANGRY ANTS: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT Group for Negative Thinking • Attack The Jealousy Zombie (CBT) Activities and Worksheets for Friendship Groups • CBT Decor Posters: Challenge Negative Thinking • Cognitive Therapy (CBT) for Negative Thinking: Brain Bugs and Super Hugs • Cognitve Behavioral (CBT) Art Therapy Worksheets to Improve A Bad Mood • Rejection Infection: A CBT Game for Hypersensitive Children • The Black or White Thinkers: CBT and Growth Mindset Activity • Worry Windshields: Anxiety Management Activities using CBT Copyright © Mental Fills. All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one user is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. See product file for clip-art and font credits.
As an HSP, you should always make time for yourself. Recharge your batteries with this helpful self care guide for highly sensitive people!
In 1996, Lois Tonkin wrote a simply theory about grief, inspired by a bereaved mother she'd met. The Growing Around Grief concept still helps and inspires
Kirstie and Sophie, two autoimmune warriors and AIP bloggers, talk about Hashimoto’s and anxiety. They are sharing their story of recovery so that hopefully you may find ways to relieve your stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. To read the first part of this article, click here. Sophie is an autoimmune warrior, foodie, and recipe developer. She blogs...
Being stuck in automatic negative thoughts can be mentally exhausting. Learn these 6 steps to challenge and reframing thoughts in a positive way.
In relational terms, repair is less about fixing what is broken and more about getting back on track.
Based on these conversations and research I've done in the area of intergenerational trauma, epigenetics, and family dysfunction cycles, I created...
No matter how many families I support, by far the biggest common factor is schools not understanding masking; more worryingly it’s those that don’t even want to know/ learn. “The …
When we get upset or frustrated, it is easier to react (i.e. yell, scream, swear, stonewall) instead of responding, but it takes courage and self-awareness to be able to communicate our feelings. This can be healthy and productive if done the right way, but it can also lead to more frustration if done in a less effective way. In this post, I share with you some ways to identify the differences between helpful and unhelpful ways to communicate our anger. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀How do you communicate when frustrated or angry?
Gaslighting is a subtle form of emotional abuse that can happen in different types of relationships and is often hard to detect. Read to learn more.
“I worry everyone hates me as much as I hate myself.”
Abuse is not always straightforward and in-your-face, however, quiet verbal abuse can have the same impact on your psych nevertheless, maybe even more.
The cube personality test is here to help you take a deep dive into your inner self by creating awareness of what is there in your subconscious mind.
Codependent thinking reflects low self-esteem and a belief you're flawed and unlovable. Learn to refrme codependent thinking and use positive self-talk.
What Is An Echoist? Echoism is a personality trait and coping mechanism that makes echoists afraid of being perceived as a narcissist & a burden on others.
The Anger Iceberg represents the idea that, although anger is displayed outwardly, other emotions may be hidden beneath the surface. These other feelings—such...
Intrusive thoughts are described as intrusive because they tend to be rather upsetting and graphic for the person being forced to think of them.
Give the relationship enough time, and there will come a moment when you will understand whether your significant other can be your lifetime partner or not.
What Can Trigger Your Trauma? • SOUNDS: Hearing certain sounds or music associated with your trauma or feelings can take you back.
Learn to identify common narcissistic abuse and manipulative tactics by parents and the lasting effects of each behavior on their children.
"I feel like I'm alone every day — even when I'm surrounded by people."
