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Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Positivity
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Cognitive Reframing
A mental technique that involves identifying and disputing irrational or maladaptive thoughts, often used in treating anxiety and depression. It helps to reframe negative thinking patterns into more positive perspectives.
Gratitude Journaling
The practice of regularly writing down things for which one is thankful, often used to increase overall satisfaction with life and to foster a positive mindset.
Mindfulness Meditation
A technique of meditation where the individual focuses on being intensely aware of what they're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. It is used to decrease stress and increase positivity.
Behavioral Activation
A technique that involves increasing engagement in positively reinforcing activities to improve mood. Often used for depression, it can help to create more positive experiences and reduce avoidance behaviors.
Problem-Solving Therapy
A cognitive-behavioral intervention that helps to teach individuals to solve their own problems more effectively, thus improving coping skills and reducing the negative impact of psychological stress.
Positive Affirmations
The use of specific positive statements that are designed to change negative self-beliefs into more positive ones, which can increase self-esteem and reduce negative thinking.
Savoring
A technique where an individual actively seeks to recognize and appreciate the positive aspects of life, thereby increasing their ability to enjoy and be fully present during positive experiences.
Strengths Identification
The process of identifying and utilizing one’s personal strengths to increase self-confidence and promote positive outcomes in various aspects of life.
Positive Visualization
A technique where one imagines a positive outcome or scene in vivid detail, which can promote relaxation, decrease anxiety, and enhance motivation for achieving personal goals.
Self-Compassion Exercises
Practices designed to foster a kind and forgiving attitude towards oneself, particularly in times of failure or difficulty, which can lead to reduced self-criticism and increased resilience.
Goal Setting
The process of identifying specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives that guide one’s actions and increase motivation.
Flow Experiences
These occur when individuals engage in activities that are challenging and absorbing to the extent that they lose track of time and external pressures, which can lead to increased happiness and life satisfaction.
Cognitive Restructuring
A central technique in cognitive behavioral therapy involving the process of learning to dispute irrational or maladaptive thoughts, often leading to changes in emotions and behaviors.
Self-Monitoring
A behavioral technique where individuals record and analyze their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This method is often used to gain greater self-awareness and to modify problematic behaviors.
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