EMDR Trauma Healing Workbook

Negative thoughts are an inevitable part of life, and we need to acknowledge them to overcome them. Remind yourself that you are not your thoughts but that you do have the power to alter them. When you recognize that you are NOT your thoughts or your trauma, it becomes easier to disassociate from the negative thinking and focus on thoughts that serve you. Overcome NEGATIVE THINKING

Write down the 5 most painful negative thoughts and rate them 0-5 where 5 is most and 1 is least painful).

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What would you say to a loved one if they used this negative language about themselves?

Now you have identified the thoughts that are the most upsetting and have started to disassociate from them; you can replace them with something positive. As you rephrase your thoughts, imagine the positive and loving language you would use with someone you cared for. Re-write the thoughts into loving, positive messages.

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