Host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is hosting this episode of Becoming Anchored.
Laura discusses how negative core beliefs can impact our body image and our relationship with our bodies.
Key Takeaways:
- Negative Core Beliefs: A negative core belief is a belief about ourselves that develops in early childhood or adolescence. Examples include: I am unlovable, I am weak, I am defective, and I am powerless. Here’s a link to negative and positive core beliefs: List of Negative and Positive Core Beliefs. There are also themes linked to these beliefs such as: themes of safety, powerlessness, and helplessness. Laura discusses these beliefs develop due to something that happens to us such as trauma.
- How To Identify Negative Core Beliefs: Laura discusses asking yourself how you respond to pain in your life or when you make a mistake. She encourages you to use “socratic questioning” and when you have a thought, for example, “Maybe this person is mad at me?”, ask yourself, “What does that mean,” or “Why is that important?” This helps you explore the root of the negative core belief.
- Beliefs and Body Image: It is important to explore where you learned your current beliefs about your body. You may have watched a movie or were bullied about your body and you learned a message about your body. Laura invites you to explore any present day behaviors, such as body checking, that contributes to your negative belief about your body. She also reminds you there is more to the story, meaning that our bodies are always doing the best they can to protect us.
This episode provides insight into what our negative beliefs are and how they affect our view and relationship with our bodies.
Homework: Look at negative core belief lists, ask yourself questions to identify your core belief, and to consider working with a professional to heal these wounds.
Affirmation: “I offer myself compassion around these experiences.”
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