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Criminal Pride
False pride consists essentially in an extremely high and unchanging evaluation of oneself. The criminal thinker uses the word respect to describe the behavior they require from others to affirm and support their false pride. The criminal resents simplicity or … Continue reading
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Tagged criminal pride, criminal thinking, false power, false pride, thinking change
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CT Group Tip: How vs. Why
As a general rule in criminal thinking group settings I stay away from asking “why” questions. “Why” questions usually lead to excuses and additional criminal thinking errors. Asking, “how” or “what” questions is a good rule of thumb. How is … Continue reading
Injuries Unseen
Criminal thinking is a consistent pattern of distorted thinking errors that results in irresponsible and arrestable behavior. One of the most common errors in thinking is the failure to consider injury to others. As a general rule, criminal thinkers do … Continue reading
“I can’t” means “I won’t”
The criminal thinker is unwilling to do anything that is boring or disagreeable! This statement is considered an axiom among corrections professionals. The criminal thinker has boundless energy and interest in activities that are exciting, interesting or fun. But when … Continue reading
Posted in Thinking Change, Thinking Errors
Tagged criminal thinking, Lack of Effort, thinking change, thinking errors
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The Mirror of Self-Disgust
Building self-esteem and developing a positive view of oneself is the goal of many therapeutically sound programs. There are numerous assessment tests that measure self-worth, self-esteem and positive self-image including Rosenburg’s Self-Esteem Test, PsychTest.com, and others. Most people are taught … Continue reading
Criminal Thinking Deterred 