Reframing Beliefs Flashcards
Intention
What is the positive purpose or intention of this belief?
Redefining
What is another word for one of the words used in the belief statement that means something similar but has more positive implications?
Consequences
What is a positive effect of the belief or the relationship defined by the belief?
Chunk Down
What smaller elements or chunks are implied by the belief but have a richer or more positive relationship than the ones stated in the belief
Chunk Up
What larger elements or classes are implied by the belief but have richer or more positive relationship than the ones in the stated belief
Analogy
What is some other relationship which is analogous to that defined by the belief (a metaphor for the belief) but which has different implications?
Change Frame Size
What is a longer (or shorter) time frame, a larger number or smaller number of people, or a bigger or smaller perspective that would change the implications of the belief to be something more positive.
Another Outcome
What other outcome or issue could be more relevant than the one stated or implied by the belief?
Model of the World
What is a different model of the world that would provide a very different perspective on this belief?
Reality Strategy
What cognitive perceptions of the world are necessary to have built this belief? How would one need to perceive the world in order for this belief to be true?
Counter example
What is an example or experience that is an exception to the rule defined by the belief?
Hierarchy of Criteria
What is a criterion that is potentially more important than those addressed by the belief that has not yet been considered?
Apply to Self
How can you evaluate the belief statement itself according to the relationship or criteria defined by the belief?
Meta Frame
What other belief about this belief could change or enrich the perception of this belief?
