Identifying Core Beliefs Introduction The following questionnaire is normally completed in conjunction with a consultation with Sharon or Dawson of FamilyWorks. Question Title Your Name Question Title Mobile Question Title Email We all develop core beliefs during our childhood and these can be further developed and reinforced throughout our adult life by our experiences and thinking styles. These beliefs can be categorised into the two broad categories of ‘helplessness’ and ‘unlovability’. Question Title Drag items into order - with the the 'helplessness' beliefs that you identify with most strongly at the top (no. 1). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am powerless 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am weak 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am vulnerable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am inadequate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am incompetent 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am a failure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am defective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am not good enough 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am needy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I am trapped Question Title Drag items into order - with the the 'unlovability' beliefs that you identify with most strongly at the top (no. 1) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am unlovable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am unlikable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am undesirable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am unattractive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am unwanted 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am unworthy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am different 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am bound to be rejected 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I am bound to be alone Give some thoughts to the origins of these beliefs.Try reminding yourself of evidence that is contrary to these beliefs. Next
