In today's episode we take a look into a therapeutic concept often utilised in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies– Core Beliefs. Our Core Beliefs are the deep seated beliefs we have about ourselves, others, and the world at large. Do we live in a safe world, a fair world? Are people inherently kind or malicious? Are you able, worthy or even loveable? The answer you have is often a reflection of your core beliefs and these beliefs shape not only how we feel, but they also act on how we act. It's fair to say that for the most part, these beliefs are functional and mentally speaking, they usually save us a lot of time– otherwise we have to do a lot more processing. We take things a said, through what we learn from others as well as our experiences throughout life. But sometimes our core beliefs are exactly true. What was once, long ago, may no longer be the case. But often we continue to act as if they are and sometimes to the detriment of ourselves. Follow our conversation as we take a personal look into core beliefs , what they are, how they form, and what we can do about the ones we wish to chance. Welcome to the Emergent Divergent.
