Name That Distortion
Believing something is true just because you feel it strongly.
What is Emotional Reasoning?
Cognitive distortions are patterns of inaccurate thoughts that can reinforce negative thinking.
What is True?
"I failed my math test, so I’ll never be good at school." What distortion is this, and how would you reframe it?
What is Overgeneralization? Reframe: "I struggled with this test, but I can improve with more practice."
Thinking a single negative event means a never-ending pattern of defeat.
What is Overgeneralization?
Why is it important to recognize cognitive distortions?
What is to challenge negative thought patterns and improve mental health?
Thinking in absolute terms, such as "always" or "never."
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking (Black-and-White Thinking)?
Overgeneralization involves making a broad conclusion based on a single event.
What is True?
"If I don’t do this perfectly, I’m a failure." What distortion is this, and how would you reframe it?
What is All-or-Nothing Thinking? Reframe: "Doing my best is more important than being perfect."
Expecting the worst-case scenario to happen.
What is Catastrophizing?
How can cognitive distortions affect relationships?
What is they can lead to misunderstandings and unnecessary conflict?
Dwelling on the negatives while ignoring the positives.
What is Mental Filtering?
Catastrophizing means focusing only on the good things that could happen.
What is False?
"Everyone probably thinks I’m boring because I didn’t talk much." Identify and reframe.
What is Mind Reading? Reframe: "I don’t know what others think, and they might not even have noticed."
Ignoring positive feedback and only focusing on what went wrong.
What is Discounting the Positives?
What role does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) play in addressing distortions?
What is helping individuals identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns?
Blaming yourself for something that wasn’t your fault.
What is Personalization?
Labeling involves identifying specific behaviors instead of globally judging yourself.
What is False?
"I didn’t get the promotion because I’m not good enough." Identify and reframe.
What is Personalization? Reframe: "There are many factors involved, and it’s not just about me."
Automatically assuming someone is angry with you without asking.
What is Mind Reading?
How does challenging cognitive distortions improve self-esteem?
What is it allows for more realistic and compassionate self-perception?
Jumping to conclusions about what others think without evidence.
What is Mind Reading?
Discounting the positives means undervaluing or dismissing good things about yourself or others.
What is True?
"I can’t believe I made that mistake; I should have never made a mistake like this." Identify and reframe.
What are "Should Statements"? Reframe: "I am human so it is expected that I make mistakes sometimes."
Judging yourself based on one mistake and applying a negative label to your whole identity.
What is Labeling?
Why is it crucial to practice identifying distortions regularly?
What is because consistent practice helps create healthier automatic thought patterns?