Cognitive Distortions
Rephrase the Thought
Thought or Feeling?
CBT Terms
100
Nothing every goes the way I want it to.
Overgeneralizing
100
I will never find a place to live.
It is going to be hard to find a place to live. I need to ask for help. I probably won't find the perfect place at first.
100
Lonely
Feeling. What is a thought you have when you feel lonely?
100
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
200
I'm a loser and can't do anything right.
Labeling Black and white thinking
200
No one loves me.
It feels like no one loves me. I'm lonely right now.
200
I'm so sad; how could this happen?
Thought. What is the feeling?
200

A person typically has this initial thought when a situation arises.

What are automatic thoughts?
300
It's all my mom's fault. If she had been more loving when I was a child...
Blaming
300
I can't do this anymore.
It's so hard right now.
300
I'm going to punch someone in the face.
Thought. What feeling is behind this thought?
300

Deeply held assumptions about ourselves, others, and the world around us

What are core beliefs?

400
I should have never made that phone call.
Should statements
400
It won't ever change, why even bother?
It is frustrating how hard it is to get where I want to go.
400
Frustrated
Feeling. What would a thought be that goes with this feeling?
400

A technique used to identify, challenge, and modify irrational or maladaptive thoughts

What is cognitive restructuring?

500
I am going to loose my job and then my housing and I will be homeless.
Jumping to conclusions, predicting the future
500
Everyone thinks I am stupid.
It feels like people are judging me.
500
I am worthless.
Thought. What is the feeling behind this thought?
500

Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors that encompass CBT theory.

What is the Cognitive Triangle?

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