Posted by caraher on January 27, 2007, at 13:01:49
In reply to Homework, posted by Poet on January 27, 2007, at 11:52:12
I think Daisy has some good ideas. I know the "suppose it were a friend" way of reframing thoughts and actions usually works well for me. If that doesn't help, you might even be more specific - rather than it being an abstract "friend," have a specific person in mind when you try reframing it.
This homework will take time. You've only been asked to make a list, not to actually forgive yourself for everything on it by next session. So just concentrate on making a list of things you beat yourself up over.
Being born sounds like a good starting place. I hope you can see that it's at least something for which you are "blameless" (as the angry child's challenge to parents goes, "I didn't ask to be born!"). And my wish is that eventually you'll cease to regard it as something regrettable!
poster:caraher
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