Differentiating Between Thoughts and Feelings Read the articles in the links provided; write your reaction to the articles:
– Write two full pages per article
(Not including a cover page), typed double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font. You will write your reaction paper utilizing APA format.
– Be sure to include a minimum of 10 feeling words. All feeling words should be highlighted.
¨ do not submit a summary of the article or repeat the same feeling word
¨ in your reaction paper, be sure to consider these questions:
- What feelings come to mind as you read the article?
*If you are having trouble identifying feelings, consult the feeling lists/chart (attached)
- Where are these feelings coming from?
- Have you had similar experiences?
- What feelings would you expect from yourself if the author were your client?
Differentiating between thoughts and feelings is key here. If you say you feel a certain way but write down a thought, points will be taken off.
– Ex. “I feel like that was unfair” (THOUGHT) vs. “I feel unhappy because I think that was unfair” (FEELING)
Article link:
- Addictions
http://www.medicaldaily.com/addiction-recovery-my-struggle-drugs-and-what-life-now-9-months-sober-310086
- Suicide
