Negative Cognitions
I am not good enough
I am a bad person
I don’t deserve love
I am not lovable
I am inadequate
I am worthless
I am weak
I am permanently damaged
I am shameful
I should have done something
I should have known better
I should have done more
I did something wrong
It is my fault
I am not safe
I can’t trust anyone
I am in danger
I can’t protect myself
I am going to die
It is not ok to feel or show my emotions
I am not in control
I am powerless
I am helpless
I cannot be trusted
I cannot trust myself
Positive Cognitions
I am good enough
I am a good person
I deserve love
I am lovable
I am adequate
I have value
I am strong
I am healthy (or can be)
I have honor
I did the best I could
I do the best I can
I did my best
I learned from it
I did my best I am safe now
I can choose who to trust
It’s over, I am safe now
I can (learn to) take care of myself
I am safe now
I am alive
I can safely feel and show my emotions
I am in control now
I have choices now
I control my destiny
I can be trusted
I can trust myself (or learn to)
