What are Core Beliefs?
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This CBT handout from the Centre for Clinical Interventions explains core beliefs as rigid, deeply held views about oneself and the world that influence emotional distress. It guides clients through identifying these beliefs by analyzing patterns in thought diaries and using downward arrow questions to find underlying themes. The resource also outlines a method for challenging these beliefs by listing contradictory experiences, while noting that professional support may be needed if the process becomes too difficult.
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@misc{allodium:cefa23cb98c54240,
title = {What are Core Beliefs?},
organization = {Centre for Clinical Interventions},
url = {https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Social-Anxiety/Social-Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Social-Anxiety-Information-Sheet---10---What-are-Core-Beliefs.pdf}
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TY - GEN TI - What are Core Beliefs? PB - Centre for Clinical Interventions UR - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Social-Anxiety/Social-Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Social-Anxiety-Information-Sheet---10---What-are-Core-Beliefs.pdf ER -
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What are Core Beliefs?. (n.d.). Centre for Clinical Interventions. https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Social-Anxiety/Social-Anxiety---Information-Sheets/Social-Anxiety-Information-Sheet---10---What-are-Core-Beliefs.pdf