Alison Aubrecht, M.A., DCC, LPCC & Justin Small, M.S. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division Mental Health Program

Program information Introduction to the idea of Reframing Discussion: Theoretical Foundations Examples of Reframing Questions/Discussion

History 4 Specialists, Program Director, MH Interpreter Locations Services offered Population Served

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Ideology is the picture or concept that we have accepted in conjugation with a word. Lemon: yellow fruit. Sour. McDonalds Commercial Our understanding of words drives our attitudes, biases, and ways we behave. Ideology also has the power to influence our dialogues. Reframing is, in essence, about ideological shifts.

Definition

Major Players in the area of Cognitive Reframing Aaron Beck - Cognitive Therapy Albert Ellis - Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)

Problem is with one’s thinking - Distorted - Maladaptive - Teach ourselves to believe, therefore we feel bad Objective: - Change our thinking to conform to reality Assumption: - We can be taught to think differently - If we think differently, we will feel better

Context Reframing Is the ability to take a negative situation and make it positive in another context. Content Reframing This is the ability to change what a situation means to you.

What images does this word evoke? How would you describe “Disability” Ultimately, what ideology is associated with “disability” and where does this come from?

Emotional Impact Helplessness Low Self-Efficacy Withdrawing and resentment Irrational v. Rational thinking Can Do Can’t Do Ways we reinforce that thinking Action Inaction Language

Paul Jacobs sample Aubrecht’s Response

New list for Disability: If an ideological shift occurred, what would our “images” of disability be? What are some ways we can reinforce this new ideology? Think: Individually Socially Environmentally Consider the “R-Word” campaign

Use humor– this is the essential tool Try out different words to see how they feel Challenge yourself Don’t get stuck in someone else’s ideological frame. For example, when asked a question, carefully examine the frame from which the question is being asked. Instead of immediately accepting a message or belief, try to learn more about the root/influence.

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