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Core Belief Magnet Metaphor

The Core Belief Magnet Metaphor explains how core beliefs are maintained over time.

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Psychology Tools resource: Core Belief Magnet Metaphor CBT Worksheet

Core Belief Magnet Metaphor

The Core Belief Magnet Metaphor tool illustrates how core beliefs pull in information that “fits” with them and push away anything that doesn’t. This explains how core beliefs shape what you notice and believe and why they can be difficult to change. 

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Core beliefs are self-sustaining. They tend to 'attract' evidence that confirms them while 'repelling' contradictory evidence. This information handout utilizes a magnet metaphor to explain how schemas are maintained.

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