HUS2315 Discussion question and assessment

HUS2315 Discussion Question and Assessment Student Name Institutional Affiliation Date HUS2315 Discussion Question and Assessment My “A Better Me Plan” focuses on changing the behavior of blaming myself for failed relationships. Having acknowledged that this behavior emanates from my childhood, specifically the fear of abandonment, I took two major steps to address the problem. Firstly, I am practicing cognitive restructuring techniques. These techniques entail restructuring unhelpful thoughts and rebuilding them in a more balanced manner. The approach appreciates that individuals are bound to experience negative thought patterns from time to time. However, these patterns become so entrenched that they start interfering with relationships and wellbeing. When my relationship failed, I got stressed with bad thoughts about myself. However, cognitive restructuring has allowed me to change my way of thinking by replacing stress-producing thoughts with more balanced thoughts that do not produce stress. Instead of blaming myself when a relationship fails, I change my way of thinking from self-blame to recognizing a relationship is a shared responsibility. Cognitive restructuring is a form of reinforcement where I reward myself for adopting a healthier perspective. Secondly, I differential reinfo...