Caregiver Emotional Volatility or Dysregulation
A developmental environment where a primary caregiver’s emotional state was unpredictable, intense, or poorly regulated. Emotional availability, safety, or connection may have shifted quickly based on the caregiver’s mood, stress level, or reactions, requiring the child to stay highly attuned and adaptive. Over time, this can shape patterns of hypervigilance, emotional suppression or escalation, difficulty trusting stability in relationships, and a tendency to manage others’ emotions as a way to feel safe.
“I Will Fail”
Belief #58: I Will Fail is a core identity-level belief that quietly drives fear of risk, underperformance, procrastination,…
“I Am Unbalanced”
“I never feel stable.” The belief I Am Unbalanced creates inner chaos — mentally, emotionally, or behaviourally. It…
“I Am Alone”
This belief isn’t just about solitude — it’s about not being able to trust connection. ‘I Am Alone’…
“Bad Things Are Going To Happen”
Always on edge. Always preparing for the worst. This belief doesn’t keep you safe — it keeps you…
“I Am Helpless”
Believing “I Am Helpless” often stems from environments where autonomy or capability was undermined. This core belief can…
“I Am Permanently Damaged”
“I Am Permanently Damaged” is a core belief that often emerges after traumatic or deeply invalidating experiences. It…















