Beliefs as Puzzle Pieces Diagram / Beliefs as Puzzle Pieces...

Instructions #

You can instruct the client to use the worksheet with the empty puzzle drawing to engage them in exploring their beliefs using the metaphor of the puzzle.

Begin by asking the client to label each puzzle piece with a number, making sure there is enough space for writing on each piece. The numbers will be used to identify each belief or conviction they have.

After the puzzle pieces have been numbered, instruct the client to write down why they believe each belief is absolutely true. Encourage them to consider their knowledge, experiences, and interpretations, which serve as the foundation for each belief.

The goal is for them to identify and articulate the supporting factors or evidence that support their beliefs. Encourage the client to take their time and consider the puzzle pieces one at a time, focusing on one belief at a time.

Encourage them to investigate the depth of their beliefs and the various factors that contribute to their certainty. Remind them that the purpose of this exercise is to gain clarity and insight into their beliefs and the underlying reasons for them.

During this process, it is critical to foster a nonjudgmental and supportive environment. Remind the client that the goal is not to prove or disprove their beliefs, but rather to gain a better understanding of the puzzle pieces that comprise their reality perception.

After writing down the reasons for each belief, the client can rate the puzzle piece from 1 to 10, with 10 being the strongest and most certain of its truthfulness.

The client can now see how their knowledge, experiences, and interpretations fit together to form the puzzle pieces that shape their beliefs.

By providing a tangible representation of their beliefs, this exercise can serve as a starting point for further exploration and examination of their worldview.