Types
I'll never make any friends.
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking
I will never be happy.
"I may be unhappy now but that will pass." or "I have been happy before and I will be happy again."
This is another term for Cognitive Distortions.
What is Mistakes in Thinking
This is believing that you know what other people are thinking.
What is Mind Reading
My peers did not say anything about my new haircut. They must think it is ugly.
What is Mind Reading
I will never get this right.
Examples: "I made mistakes but I can do this." or "I can get this right if I work at it."
When we alter our thoughts from negative/unhelpful to positive/helpful.
What is Change it
This happens when we blow a negative event out of proportion.
What is Catastrophizing
I feel anxious about the upcoming party and know that something bad will happen.
What is Emotional Reasoning
The news says it will rain this weekend. It will cause a great flood and everything will be destroyed.
"Storms happen all the time; I'm sure it will be okay." or "If it does cause flooding, there are ways to manage it."
Not gathering enough evidence before making a decision; making assumptions in thinking.
What is Jumping to Conclusions
This is believing that things in the future will turn out badly.
What is Fortune Telling
What is Fortune Telling
I'll never be able to get a job.
"I can practice skills to get a job." or "Some places are always hiring; I can try there."
This is when we look at the evidence and helpfulness of the thought.
What is Check it
This is when we use feelings rather than objective evidence as the only basis for what you think or decide.
What is Emotional Reasoning
I've been having headaches lately. I must have a brain tumor.
What is Catastrophizing
He didn't say hi to me this morning so he must be mad at me for something I did.
"There are many reasons why he did not say hi to me. It's probably not personal." or "Maybe he didn't hear me. I'll say hi again later."
Recognizing that negative thoughts are occurring
What is Catch it