Would you like to start a group about mental illness in your area? There's so many options and ways to start a group in your area. You can define it by a specific type of mental illness, or welcome all. It can be an indoor sit down type of group, or you can plan various activities such as hiking, bowling, photography, or anything else that people would enjoy. If you plan to work on internal dialog and cognitive behaviors, here's some forms that may help get the group started...
The COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS LIST is a list identifying various distortions and negative thoughts we tend to tell ourselves.
The GOALS AND OBSTACLES WORKSHEET gives people a way to set long and short to goals to achieve a healthier internal dialog (and hopefully a happier life)
The SUBJECTIVE UNITS OF DISTRESS WORKSHEET (SUDS) is a way for people to measure their own level of anxiety. The SUDS ratings ranges from 1 to 100 and is self defined. These ratings can be used to practice exposure therapy and monitor progress. For people with AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS, this is a way to practice being in stores, parks, schools, or other public places in order to gradually work their way back into society. NOTE that it's probably best to consult with your doctor or therapist first to see if you're ready to take on the challenge of being in public places or around crowds. Safety first.
The THOUGHTS AND EMOTIONS RECORD is an easy way to track your thoughts and how they effect you.
The THOUGHTS RECORD is a little more elaborate and focuses on changing negative dialog into a healthier way of processing your thoughts and emotions.
The THOUGHTS RECORD WITH EVIDENCE is similar to the one above, but also requires you to provide yourself proof regarding negative thoughts or fears. It's a chance to evaluate your thoughts and ask yourself whether or not the thoughts or fears are valid.
Hopefully more will be posted in the near future, but here's a little bit of help getting started with a group about retraining negative self dialog into heathier thoughts.
Welcome to the Bad Mood Club. This forum is a place for people with Bipolar, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression or any other psychological disorder. It's a chance to ask your peers questions, provide feedback to others, or even just vent. Oh, and most importantly, it's a chance to laugh and have fun as well. Pretty much anything goes, but please DO NOT personally attack others for having their own opinion or way of dealing with their issues. Carers of the mentally ill are welcome, too.
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