A victim mentality can emerge following trauma or hardship. This mindset can include despair, lack of energy, and the inability to be proactive in critical situations. A similar frame of mind occurs in depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the thought processes of a person, particularly the hopeless, helpless thinking, and changing negative thought patterns. In treating depression, this change in thinking has proven as […]
Insight for the Journey
Understanding the Victim Mindset

