CBT post: Communication and Recognition of Consequences -template

Last time we wrote about things we have done to communicate that seemed to work at the time, but either had negative long term consequences or are having immediate negative effects now. Make a list of your "autopilot" communication skills and their negative consequences.

When I am not consciously communicating I _____ and it leads to _____, _____, and _____.

When I am not consciously communicating I _____ and it leads to _____, _____, and _____.

When I am not consciously communicating I _____ and it leads to _____, _____, and _____.

When I am not consciously communicating I _____ and it leads to _____, _____, and _____.

When I am not consciously communicating I _____ and it leads to _____, _____, and _____.

[Adapted from The CBT Toolbox by Jeff Riggenbach]