3.4 Are We Weaponizing Therapyspeak? Flashcards
(9 cards)
to lack the emotional or physical energy for something
After the breakup, she said, “I just d_____ h_____ i_____ i_____ m_____ to date again.”
When asked to organize the event, he sighed, “I d_____ h_____ i_____ i_____ m_____ right now.”
don’t have it in me
to be emotionally/mentally available for something
Between parenting and work, he doesn’t h_____ t_____ b_____ for dating.
I’d love to volunteer, but I don’t h_____ t_____ b_____ this semester.
have the bandwidth
an accidental and often revealing mistake in speech
Calling her by his ex’s name was an embarrassing s_____ o_____ t_____ t_____.
The politician’s s_____ o_____ t_____ t_____ revealed his true opinion.
a slip of the tongue
to recover from deeply distressing experiences
Therapy helped her h_____ f_____ t_____ after the accident.
It takes time to h_____ f_____ t_____ caused by childhood abuse.
heal from trauma
accumulated negative experiences influencing present emotions
She didn’t realize how much e_____ b_____ she had until she started dating again.
His trust issues came from e_____ b_____ left by previous betrayals.
emotional baggage
to habitually see oneself as unfairly treated
He always p_____ t_____ v_____ instead of taking responsibility.
Her v_____ m_____ made every conversation about her suffering.
play the victim / have a victim mentality
providing emotional release or purification
Writing the letter was c_____ even though she never sent it.
The intense workout felt c_____ after a stressful week.
cathartic
His anxiety levels were o_____ t_____ c_____ before the presentation.
After the announcement, excitement was t_____ t_____ r_____ in the crowd.
off the charts / through the roof
emotional acceptance that something is over
Reading his apology letter gave her the c_____ she needed.
Some people never achieve full c_____ after traumatic events.
closure
