Types 1
Examples 1
Reframing practice
Potpourri
100

This is when we see things in black and white categories. There is no grey area.

What is All-or-Nothing Thinking

100

She broke up with me last night. Now I'll never meet anyone.

What is All-or-Nothing Thinking 

100
"I will never be happy"
Examples: "I may be unhappy now but that will pass." "I have been happy before and I will be happy again."
100
Fortune Telling and Mind Reading are types of what cognitive distortion?
What is Jumping to Conclusions
200

This is when we see a single negative event as a part of a never-ending streak of failure. We use words like "always," "never," "everybody".

What is Overgeneralization

200

She did not say anything about my new haircut. She must think it is ugly!

What is Mind Reading

200
I should give my friend money because he asked me for it.
Examples: "I wish I could loan him money but I cannot afford it." "I want to give my friend money because it makes me feel good and I have enough to spare."
200

This is another term for Cognitive Distortions.

What is another name for Thinking Errors?

300

This is when you "mind-read". You assume that people are reacting negatively to you without evidence. Or when you are "fortune-telling" things will turn out badly.

What is Jumping to conclusions?

300

I never get what I want, the world is out to get me, and I can never win.

What is Overgeneralizing?

300
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." "I will check in with him later and make sure everything is ok"
300

Types of statements make us feel pressured, guilty or resentful that we use to motivate ourselves to do things and create unrealistic expectations.

What are "Should" statements.

400

This is when we conclude that someone is acting negatively towards us without checking it out or seeking other evidence.

What is Mind Reading

400

Assuming a friend is angry because they didn't immediately answer a text, without considering they might be busy. 

What is Jumping to Conclusions?

400
I know I am going to have a panic attack when I go the party tomorrow so I should just cancel my plans now.
"I can practice my coping skills if I start to feel anxious and I can leave the party if I start to panic. But I should at least give it a try." "I have been to these types of parties before and I have never had a panic attack. I will probably be fine."
400

These are well-learned ways of thinking about situations that are instantaneous and reflect our underlying beliefs about the world.

What are automatic thoughts

500

These statements often create unreasonable expectations, setting individuals up for potential failure and disappointment.

What are Should Statements?

500

"I'm definitely going to fail this test."

What is Fortune-Telling?

500
I have had a headache for two days. I must have a brain tumor.
"Headaches are common and happen occasionally. There is no need to worry." "If my headache doesn't go away in a day I will make an appointment with my PCP to check it out." "I am under a lot of stress and my body is probably telling me I need to take it easy."
500

They can lead to anxiety and lower self concept.

What are Cognitive Distortions or Thinking Errors

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