Rx FOR ONE'S PSYCHOLOGY
CHOOSE AND USE!
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CONTENTS
USE OF THE FORM
THE Rx
Significant indicators
Philosophical
Physical
Psychological
Rational
Self-care
Strategies, situational
Greater knowledge and understanding
See the one page form for printing (or print this one): Rx For Psychology.
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USE OF THE FORM:
Simply rate the first key factors, which are "need" indicators for using the methods below and then, usually with help, check off the items which should be used and develop programs/sequences of when to do them.
THE Rx
Significant indicators : ___________________________________________________
Rate first: Circle what applies.
Anxiety: High; Medium; Low; Zero
Depressive: High; Medium; Low; Zero
Circle and/or prioritize the items below (A = Most important, B = Important, C = Useful). Put a "P" next to those where it is a problem.
Philosophical
Strong, well-established life and self philosophy
Physical
Relaxation (also affects the brain)
Meditation (significant physical effect on brain)
Exercise
Breathing
Medication (To stop cycle, not permanent)
Nutrition (No ups/downs, strength)
Massage (healthy and part of soothing, self care)
Rest (Sleep, naps, deep relaxation)
Posture
Psychological
Self talk (see also change beliefs)
Disputing (see also rational analysis of what
occurred)
Rewrite “sentences”
Affirmations, declarations, commitments,
Assuring statements, coping statements
CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)
Change beliefs!
Mind calming
Meditation (also in physical)
Viewpoint
Gratitude
Appreciation
Noting the positive in a situation
No-blame, no self criticism
No storytelling, no complaining, no gossip – give
it up
Know what actually produces happiness and
what doesn’t
Know what produces unhappiness (so you
can stop doing it)
Rational
Rational analysis (what actually occurred and what to
think about it)
Self care
Avoid the situation (psychological and physical effects
also)
Soothing oneself
Rejuvenation
Strategies, situational
Stop it early!
Distraction
Movies, etc.
Singing loudly energetically
Dancing with great expressiveness
Music (also has a physical harmony effect, which also
affects brain/body)
Mood changers
Doing opposite of what’s behind the negative
Positive visualization
Humor
Nature, being in it
Sun
Greater knowledge and understanding
Education, reading (daily reading is a good practice and
affects mood in the short term also)
Understand how the brain works
Understand how picked up the beliefs and about
the strategies adopted as a child
Understand all about the problem itself.
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KEY RESOURCES
Key readings: To be added to soon.
Albert Ellis, How To Control Your Anxiety Before It Controls You
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