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The Downward Arrow Core Belief Activity

The document discusses the downward arrow technique which is a method for identifying problematic core beliefs through Socratic questioning. The technique involves identifying a situation that causes negative emotions, writing the accompanying thoughts and feelings, and asking questions to determine the meaning and implications of any negative thoughts.

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The Downward Arrow Core Belief Activity

The document discusses the downward arrow technique which is a method for identifying problematic core beliefs through Socratic questioning. The technique involves identifying a situation that causes negative emotions, writing the accompanying thoughts and feelings, and asking questions to determine the meaning and implications of any negative thoughts.

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The Downward Arrow Core Belief activity

‘Core beliefs’ are a person’s fundamental beliefs about themselves, others, and
the world. Core beliefs are not always negative, however, those that are can be
harmful. Core beliefs are characterized by several factors:
■ They are often developed early in life, because of childhood experience.
They can, however, change later in life, for example, because of adult
trauma.
■ They may exist out of conscious awareness.
■ They can be exhibited through absolute statements and assumptions
such as ‘the world is a bad place’.

The downward arrow technique is a Socratic questioning method that can help
to identify problematic core beliefs. At step 3, choose one of the below questions
to ask yourself.

1
Step 1: Identify a situation bringing up negative emotions.

Step 2: Write down what thoughts accompany this situation and your feelings.

Step 3: What does this negative thought mean? (Or a question from the list)

Step 4: What does this negative thought mean about you?

E.g I’m a loser

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