Part 4: Create a Helpful Environment

The Power of a Phrase

Fill in the blank after the victim phrase with something you have caught yourself saying or feeling. In the third column, use an accountability phrase to re-write this statement.

 

Victim Phrase

•  I can’t…

•  It’s useless...

•  I have to...

•  Why am I always the one who…

•  I should…

 

Drained Feeling

•  Defeated

•  Hopeless

•  Obligated

•  Burdened

•  Guilt

 

Accountability

•  I can…

•  There’s always a chance…

•  I choose to…

•  I’ll be the one who…

•  I want to…

 

In Control Feeling

•  Confident

•  Hopeful

•  Decisive

•  Secure

•  Power

Practice Assertiveness

Unsupportive Situations

Say Nice Things to Yourself

Dispute Unhelpful Thoughts

Rational Thinking

Banish Black & White Thoughts

Control Catastrophic Thinking

Create Self-Enhancing Feelings

The Power of a Phrase

Review and Prepare

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