CORE BELIEFS MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHEET
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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Core beliefs are firmly held ideas about yourself, other people, and the world.
Our beliefs can be influenced by our family and friends, location and culture, religious background, and past experiences.
What Are The Theories Behind This Worksheet?
Core beliefs develop as a result of our early experiences in childhood and go on to influence the way we make sense of the world and our daily experiences.
According to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), core beliefs play a significant role in the development of mental health disorders and our emotional well-being.
The two common core beliefs that put people at risk of mental health problems are; Defectiveness and Abandonment.
Defective is the core belief that you are worthless or not good enough. Abandonment is the core belief that you will be automatically rejected by others or ultimately end up alone.
How Will This Worksheet Help You?
This worksheet will help you identify your core beliefs and be aware of how they shape your thought patterns, interpretation of events, and decisions.
This worksheet will also help you learn how your core beliefs can impact your mental health and emotional well-being.
How Should You Use This Worksheet?
You should use this worksheet to help build positive core beliefs in your everyday life.
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References
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The British CBT & Counseling Service. (© 2022). How do Core Beliefs Cause Mental Health Problems? Available at: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellingservice.com/2015/01/how-do-core-beliefs-cause-mental-health-problem/. [Accessed November 22, 2022]
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Psych Central. (© 2005-2022). What Are Core Beliefs and How Do They Affect Your Health? Available at: https://psychcentral.com/health/core-beliefs-examples. [Accessed November 22, 2022]
