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I dont like the term "maladaptive." It implies that the mechanisms one adopts for survival are "wrong" and inconsistent with the consensus reality. THAT in itself is a skewed and dangerous ideology. Let me tell you a secret; we ALL have the beliefs depicted in the below info graphics. When we are aware of them, they can fuel us. When we choose to give them power and allow them to narrate our reality, they can stunt us. Many practitioners would tell us we have "distortions" to overcome, but do we really? Or do we have a sense of self that needs compassion and a reminder of experiences that challenge beliefs that have outlived their necessity?