What is Negative Meaning-Making?
Negative meaning-making is exactly what it says it is – making negative meanings out of things that happen. This can have detrimental effects on your relationship with yourself and can also deeply impact your relationships with others.
When we give negative meanings to our experiences, we can create what is, essentially, an unhealthy habit. Here are some great tips from Martha Kauppi, founder of the Institute of Relational Intimacy, on how to break the cycle of negative meaning-making so you create healthier more empowered stories and thrive in your life and in your relationships.
Are you caught in a pattern of negative meaning-making? Is it impacting your relationships? I can help you learn to interpret your experiences in a more positive and productive light. So, if it’s time to stop fueling those thoughts of harsh judgement, negative criticism, self-hate, jealousy, and disappointment, get in touch.