Negative Core Beliefs
Core beliefs are established at a very early age which explains why they are so difficult to modify, alter, or even outright change. People basically grow up thinking a certain way and simply accept their beliefs as fact. Core beliefs are the assumptions (right or wrong) that we make about ourselves, others, and the world (Beck & Beck, 1996). If a non-believing (i.e., of Christ) client presents with resistance toward Christianity or Christian ethics and absolute moral values, then you may be dealing with some type of negative core belief that runs contrary to the Good News. Take for instance the negative core beliefs “I am unlovable” and “I am not good enough”. If your client has believed these to be facts for his entire life, then somehow