Big Sticky Beliefs and Relationships
This lesson introduces Big Sticky Beliefs (BSBs) — the deep, often invisible assumptions people hold about how the world should be — and explores how they differ from the situation-specific Gremlin Beliefs studied in earlier modules. Through the ABC model, case studies (Hannah, Jenny, and the recurring character Dennis), and reflective pair work, students learn to recognise when an overreaction in a relationship is being driven by an underlying BSB, and begin exploring their own world-view beliefs.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1:
Explore Big Sticky Beliefs (BSBs)
Outcome 2:
Understand the difference between Gremlin Beliefs and Big Sticky Beliefs
Outcome 3:
Recognise how BSBs can impact behaviour
Outcome 4:
Recognise how BSBs cause us to react to situations in ways that seem out of proportion
What's included
A quick look at the classroom-ready resources that come with this lesson.
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