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The Script
I often use the metaphor of the ‘script’ to describe the automatic, self-critical patterns we fall into - sometimes called the inner critic, ego, etc.
But what is the ‘script’? Click here and here to find out more.
The Script Record
In CBT we often use simple tools to capture what happens between sessions. The Script Record is an early tool to help you start noticing the clues of how the ‘script’ shows up in your thoughts and feelings. By writing things down, you can see the patterns more clearly and practice choosing responses that feel calmer, kinder, and more supportive.
Try it for yourself and see what patterns you discover.
Websites
Mind - A guide to taking the first steps, making empowered decisions and getting the right support for you.
Young Minds - Mental health support for young people.
Good News Network -A great place to dive into good news.
Brené Brown - ‘Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do…The bottom line: I believe that you have to walk through vulnerability to get to courage, therefore . . . embrace the suck.’
Books
Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome - Robby Novak
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Bessel A. van der Kolk
The Choice - Dr Edith Eger
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - Miguel Ruiz
The Gifts of Imperfection - Brene Brown
It’s Not Always Depression - Hilary Jacobs Handel
Unstoppable Self Confidence - Andrew Leedham
Untamed - Glennon Doyle
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress - Gabor Mate
Why Won’t You Apologise - Harriet Lerner
Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game - Abby Wambach
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life - Jen Sincero
Videos
The Power of Vulnerability and The Call to Courage on Netflix - Brene Brown (If you only watch two things on this list, I’d go with these two.)
How to Stop a Bully - a great visual example of the ‘Script’
Millennials in the Workplace - by Simon Sinek interesting perspective on what we deem important
The Lost Generation - a poem about perspective
Why Am I Not Good Enough? - a poem by Olivia Vella
This Is How You Find Your Superpower - Jim Kwik
Lessons on Self Confidence - Reece Doppenberg