We always act in a manner that is

consistent with our self-image

(expectations) regardless of the

reality of that self-image (expectations)Dr. Maxwell Malz, Dr. Bobbe SommerDr. Maxwell Malz, Dr. Bobbe Sommer

My Belief Window

Or

My Social Mirror

Affects how I:• Feel• Act• Produce• Respond

Relationships

Thoughts

1. Grief2. Transition3. Conflict4. Lack of

Interpersonal Skills5. Abuse6. Loss (of

opportunity)7. Disappointment

• Negative or Positive• Worry and Imagination• What if Thinking• Real vs Imaginary Dragons• Left Brain and Right Brain Dynamic

Christ Centered HealingFrom Depression andLow Self- WorthCarrie Maxwell Wrigley

What about your thoughts?

When you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel.

Dr. David M. Burns

The discrepancy between the real and imagined is the root of sufferingDr. Martin Rossum

Real (Reality)

Imagined

Suffering

So, if our thinking (imagination/worry/rumination) leads to incorrect perceptions (beliefs/expectations) and is the root of suffering, how can we use our thoughts to our advantage?• Cancel / Replace (positive affirmations/positive self talk)

• Sing a hymn• Rehearse memorized scriptures• Or, inspirational quotes• Practice mindfulness meditation• Go do something positive (Proactive Operating

Process)

• Visualize / Imagine Success (positive vision)Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts. ”

― Og Mandino

Mindful Meditation and Thoughts

Relationships

Thoughts

Behavior• Positive/Proactive• Negative/Reactive

1. Grief2. Transition3. Conflict4. Lack of

Interpersonal Skills5. Abuse6. Loss (of

opportunity)7. Disappointment

Christ Centered HealingFrom Depression andLow Self- WorthCarrie Maxwell Wrigley

Relationships

SpiritualityLook to me in every thought;Doubt not, fear not.D&C 6:36

Thoughts

Behavior• Positive/Proactive• Negative/Reactive

1. Grief2. Transition3. Conflict4. Lack of

Interpersonal Skills5. Abuse6. Loss (of

opportunity)7. Disappointment

Christ Centered HealingFrom Depression andLow Self- WorthCarrie Maxwell Wrigley

• Identify• Replace

• Assimilate/Practice

(like C.R.A.F.T.)

Acceptance Commitment Therapy

Accept that you/I will have worry/negative thoughts

Choose your values

Take Action (act on your values)

D&C 121-123If thou art called to pass through tribulation

(D&C 122:5)

Know thou, my son, that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good” (D&C 122:7)

[and] I will be with you forever and ever" (D&C 122:9)

Therefore, hold on [and] fear not” (D&C 122:9)

[and] cheerfully do all things that lie in our power (D&C 123:17)

Peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment . . . and, know that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good. (D&C 121:7; 122:7)

https://lessonsfromlibertyjail.com

Sstop

Ttake a

deep breath

Aaccept things

as they are Aask yourselfwhat you really

want

Rreact in a positive way(aligned with values)

STA2R

The Story of Fauja Singh

It was meant to be that life would be a challenge.

To suffer some anxiety, some depression, some disappointment, even some failure is normal.

Teach our members that if they have a good, miserable day once in while, or several in a row, to stand steady and face them. Things will straighten out.

There is a great purpose in our struggle in life.

President Boyd K. Packer

Beware of Quick Fixes!

CAN

Can’tIt’s a matter of expectation!