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Interpersonal Problem Grid
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The Interpersonal Problem Grid is a tool to assist looking at an interpersonal problem or conflict from a variety of perspectives. This can help to develop a fuller picture of the nature of the problem and where change may be possible. A more detailed explanation and example of how the interpersonal problem grid can…
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Anger & Assertiveness resource
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This anger and aggression PDF provides a visual tool for explaining anger, passivity, aggression and assertiveness. For more information, see our blog post I have an anger problem …
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Subjective Units of Distress scales
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This scale can be used as a “thermometer” of a variety of emotions, for the purpose of grading and comparing the intensity of an emotion in different contexts. The name of the emotion is recorded at the top of the scale, and a description of what is experienced at different intensities is recorded against…
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The ABC Monitoring worksheet
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The ABC Monitoring worksheet is for identifying beliefs that play a role in producing our emotional and behavioural reactions to situations. Triggering situations are recorded in the “A” column, and reactions in the “C” column. Thoughts and beliefs that produced those reactions are then recorded in the “B” column. It is useful to use…
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A Cognitive Behavioural model of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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The cycle of OCD begins with intrusive thoughts (obsessions). These trigger distress and attempts are made to manage distress and perceived threat by performing certain rituals known as compulsions. This provides only short-term relief.
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Compulsions: fast-acting anxiety relief! (With a price…)
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In the beginning stages of the development of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder compulsions provide fast relief from the anxiety or distress created by intrusive thoughts – uninvited, upsetting thoughts that can pop into our minds unexpectedly. But over the long term, compulsions make the problem worse.
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“I have an anger problem” – time for assertiveness
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Often when people talk about having an “anger problem” what they really have is an aggression problem. Assertiveness is anger done safely – no aggression required.
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“It’s not me – it’s you” – a problem of perspective
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Ever noticed someone completely ignorant of their own shortcoming and blaming others? How do you know whether you are overlooking your own faults?