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Cognitive Distortions
Rephrase the thought
Rational or Irrational?
Thought or Feeling?
Random
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What are cognitive distortions? 

Ways of thinking that are often inaccurate and negatively based, exaggerated or irrational thought patterns

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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.
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This sucks.
Can be rational
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Lonely, upset, irritated, happy, excited, worried, jealous, surprised, embarrassed, guilty and anger are examples of what 

Feelings

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What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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What is an example of a cognitive distortion?

All-or-nothing, black and white thinking, catastrophizing, mind reading, overgeneralization, emotional reasoning, "should" statements, labeling, personalization 

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No one loves me.
It feels like no one loves me. I'm lonely right now.
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I am so mad!
Can be rational.
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I'm so sad; how could this happen?
Thought. What is the feeling?
200

What is the cognitive triangle?

Thoughts, emotions, behaviors 

A simple diagram that depicts how our thoughts, emotions and behaviors are all interconnected and influence on another. 

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It's all my mom's fault. If she had been more loving when I was a child...
Blaming
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I can't do this anymore.
It's so hard right now.
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Katie didn't say hi to me this morning, she doesn't like me.
Not rational. What other reasons might she not say hi?
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I'm going to punch someone in the face.
Thought. What feeling is behind this thought?
300

If you could be an animal, what would you be and why? 

So cute!

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I should have never made that phone call.
Should statements
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It won't ever change, why even bother?
It is frustrating how hard it is to get where I want to go.
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It feels like I have nothing to live for.
Closer to rational. It recognizes that this is a feeling and not a fact. Feelings change!
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Frustrated
Feeling. What would a thought be that goes with this feeling?
400

Would you rather go without your cellphone or music for 1 year? 

What to do? 

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I am going to loose my job and then my housing and I will be homeless.
Jumping to conclusions, predicting the future
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Everyone thinks I am stupid.
It feels like people are judging me.
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My girlfriend is going to break up with me because we had a fight.
Not rational. Healthy relationships fight. What is the bit of truth in this thought?
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I am worthless.
Thought. What is the feeling behind this thought?
500
Any changes you would make to virtual PHP??

Whatcha got?