Positive Cognitions

The therapist will then begin developing a Positive Cognition following identifying the negative cognitions.

They may ask:
“When you bring up that picture or experience, what would you prefer to believe about yourself instead?”

The positive cognition is a statement of my desired belief and is generally the opposite of the NC.

Sample Positive Cognition are:

I deserve love.

I can have love.

I am a good (loving) person.

I am fine as I am.

I am worthy; I am worthwhile.

I am honorable.

I am lovable.

I am deserving (fine/okay).

I am (can be) healthy.

I am fine (attractive/ lovable).

I can have (deserve) . . .

I am intelligent (able to learn).

I am significant (important).

I am okay just the way I am.

I deserve to live.

I deserve to be happy.

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