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Learn what cognitive distortions are, how they affect your mental health, and how to identify and challenge them. Find examples of common cognitive distortions and worksheets to help you change your thinking.
Learn how to identify and challenge negative thinking patterns that distort reality and fuel emotional problems. This web page lists and explains 15 common cognitive distortions, such as filtering, polarized thinking, overgeneralization, and more.
Download a PDF file that lists and explains some of the most common cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, and mind reading. Learn how to recognize and challenge these irrational thoughts with cognitive restructuring.
A PDF document that defines and gives examples of 10 common cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, and emotional reasoning. It also provides realistic thoughts to challenge and replace the distorted thoughts.
Learn about cognitive distortions, irrational thoughts that shape how you see the world, feel, and act. Find out the types of distortions, such as magnification, catastrophizing, overgeneralization, and more.
Learn what cognitive distortions are and how they affect your thinking and emotions. This PDF handout lists 15 types of distorted thinking and gives examples of each one.
A printable list of cognitive distortions and their definitions, with examples of how they can influence emotions and behaviors. Learn how to identify and challenge these irrational thoughts to improve your well-being and performance.
All or nothing thinking: You look at things in absolute, black and white categories. Overgeneralization: You view a negative event as a never-ending pattern of defeat. Mental Filter: You dwell on the negatives and ignore the positives. Discounting the positives: You insist that your accomplishments or positive qualities "don't count."
A PDF document that lists and defines 10 types of cognitive distortions, such as all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, and emotional reasoning. Adapted from Feeling Good, the New Mood Therapy by David Burns.
Checklist of Cognitive Distortions* *Adapted from “Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy” by David D. Burns, 1980. 1. All-or-nothing thinking: You look at things in absolute, black-and-white categories. 2. Overgeneralization: You view a negative event as a never-ending pattern of defeat. 3. Mental filter: You dwell on the negatives. 4.