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Posted by curtm on July 13, 2006, at 9:00:45
"framing techniques" (whatever the hell that is)
How do I figure out what these are. Haven't done a lot of work yet on it with T.
What do I do? Bake cakes for everyone made of rainbows and sunshine whenever something sh8tty happens?
Posted by Dinah on July 13, 2006, at 9:09:50
In reply to framing techniques, posted by curtm on July 13, 2006, at 9:00:45
If I recall correctly, and I'm not sure I do, it's more about looking at a situation from a different perspective than you usually do. I guess that's supposed to shake you out of your usual responses and allow for different ones.
Posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2006, at 12:31:30
In reply to framing techniques, posted by curtm on July 13, 2006, at 9:00:45
Dinah is right. Look at things from a different perspective. It takes practice, but (if I can say so myself) I've gotten pretty good at it.
Examples:
Something bad happens = Now I have a chance to figure out how to handle it when something bad happens
My daughter is going to college and I'll miss her so much = I'm so proud of my daughter because she is so ready to go to college and is growing up so nicely
It is hot and humid and I hate hot and humid = what a great day to clean out the (cool) basement
What do you need reframed?
Practice, Practice, Practice
(P.S. it is easier to practice on other people first - figure out how to find a positive side to a friend's complaint. Once you get the technique it will be easier to do for yourself.)
Posted by daisym on July 13, 2006, at 12:34:59
In reply to framing techniques, posted by curtm on July 13, 2006, at 9:00:45
I think Dinah has it right. Reframing something is to show it in a different way, often a way that leads to action or change. It isn't about turning every negative into a positive. Like: Oh, I'm glad I got fired because now I have time to organize my kitchen. It is about looking at a few things that bother you and see if you can turn them around and respond to them differently.
My therapist did this for me about a particularly painful event in my life that I suffered over for years. In a matter of minutes (though it took me much longer to "buy" it) he put forth another intepretation of an action of mine and why I did what I did. He reframed it for me. It changed something huge.
Was the TMI? I hope not.
Posted by annierose on July 13, 2006, at 21:13:44
In reply to Re: framing techniques » curtm, posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2006, at 12:31:30
Love your examples.
I need to practice these skills myself.
p.s. rec'd a letter from my daughter @ camp -- she is loving it!
Posted by curtm on July 17, 2006, at 10:26:57
In reply to framing techniques, posted by curtm on July 13, 2006, at 9:00:45
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