thoughts and beliefs – Out of the Mire

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Gridlock and Core Beliefs

Posted on December 4, 2016 by MJ

It’s taken me a few days to adequately internalize a more profound understanding of core beliefs. The idea of challenging them doesn’t seem like enough to me. I want to uproot them. I want them outta here! How do I get that done? When… Continue Reading “Gridlock and Core Beliefs”

Category: mental health, PTSD, therapy, traumaTags: cognitive dissonance, core beliefs, gridlock, healing from trauma, rules of engagement in abusive families, thoughts and beliefs, trauma

The Four Elements of Asshole Behavior

Posted on March 3, 2015 by MJ

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I saw my therapist for the second time yesterday, and we went over the four basic concepts that explain a person’s behavior: skills deficit emotions thoughts and beliefs contingency In the context of my marriage, I am attempting to lay down a history which is,… Continue Reading “The Four Elements of Asshole Behavior”

Category: abuse in families, anxiety, emotional abuse, relationships, therapyTags: abusive behavior in relationships, behavior contingency, four ways to define human behavior, passive-aggressive behavior, skills deficit, spousal abuse, therapy, thoughts and beliefs