Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Group

Understanding what I am Going Through

Homework

Icebreaker

Shame, Guilt and Confusion

The meaning you attach to an event influences the emotional responses you have

Do you attach meaning to life events and not even know it?

Discuss…

Shame

Is feeling bad about who I am

“I am bad”

“I am inadequate”

When I feel shame I….

Discuss….

Guilt

Is feeling bad about what I have done

What do I do when I feel guilty?

Confusion

Fear

Top 10 Fears

What are you afraid of?Public speaking

Fear of intimacy

Fear of failure

Fear of death

Fear of rejection

Discuss any of these you identify with….

Who do I have Control Of?

You feel the way you think!

If you are thinking you are a loser

You are probably feeling like a loser too.

Think = FeelTHOUGHT

“she would NEVER say yes if I asked her out”

MOOD

“Discouraged, sad, rejected

OR

THOUGHT

“I hope she says yes!”

MOOD

Hopeful, nervous and excited

Taking Ownership

Change the way you think…..

…. And you can change the way you feel!

5 Components to Every Problem

1. Environmental Change/ Life Situation

2. Thoughts

3. Mood

4. Physical Sensations

5. Behaviours

Environmental Changes/ Life Situations

Divorce

Moving schools

Losing or changing friends

Boyfriend/girlfriend Breakups

Death of friend or family member

Moods

5 Common moods in North America are…..

Good

Bad

Alright

Fine

Okay

Thoughts