Theory to Therapy: Cognitive Distortions

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Imagine your mind has a sneaky, uninvited guest: cognitive distortions. These negative biases are like crafty tricksters that distort your perception of reality, leading to irrational fears, overreactions, and skewed thinking patterns. Sounds daunting, right? But don't worry, because we're here to help you beat these mental invaders at their own game. In this riveting episode, we unpack the concept of cognitive distortions in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exploring common tricksters such as fortune telling, magnification, minimization, and catastrophizing. We even share a bit of our own personal encounters with these distortions, to show you that everyone - yes, even us - can fall prey to these thought-twisting bandits.

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