| Theme of negative cognition | Example of negative cognition |
| Affective insecurity | “I am alone” “I have been abandoned’ |
| Alteration of self-esteem | “I am not lovable” “I am worthless” “I am bad” |
| Guilt | “It’s my fault” “I am guilty” |
| Copingless | “I am powerless” “I can’t cope” |