Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) empowers you to modify your thinking patterns and ultimately improve your well-being. A core principle of CBT is examining your thoughts. When negative or unhelpful thoughts arise, CBT encourages you to reflect and analyze them. Are these thoughts accurate? What support do you have to justify them? By challengin
Cognitive Distortions: Identifying and Challenging Negative Thoughts
Our minds are constantly processing the world around us. However, sometimes these systems can become off-kilter, leading to negative and destructive thought patterns known as cognitive biases. These patterns in thinking can shape our emotions, behaviors, and overall health. Common cognitive biases include all-or-nothing thinking, extrapolation, me