Many of us want to lose weight from time to time, but when the process does not go as expected, we become frustrated and start believing that we will fail. Focusing on this thought rather than our goal often makes … Read More
Automatic Thoughts and Cognitive Distortions in Anxiety
When we feel anxious, we have certain automatic thoughts more frequently.
If you have noticed, our thoughts during anxiety will usually fit into this formula:
Also, when we are anxious, due to intense feelings of fear, we see the … Read More
How to Challenge Maladaptive Assumptions in CBT
Maladaptive Assumptions in CBT
In one of our previous posts, we examined Maladaptive Assumptions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Techniques for Identifying Them. In this post, we share CBT techniques for challenging maladaptive assumptions.
As you might recall, … Read More
Maladaptive Assumptions in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How to Identify Them
Maladaptive Assumptions in CBT
Maladaptive assumptions (also called underlying assumptions, intermediate beliefs, dysfunctional beliefs) in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, are, as the names suggest, maladaptive/dysfunctional beliefs underlying automatic thoughts.
They are simply the rules behind our automatic thoughts.
As you … Read More
Automatic Thoughts: What are They and How can We Identify Them?
In this post, I will try to tell you about what automatic thoughts are and how to identify them.
Sometimes, all of a sudden, we find ourselves feeling depressed, anxious, furious, guilty… However, we can’t tell why. If someone asks, we … Read More
How to Challenge Automatic Thoughts in CBT
In one of our previous posts, we examined What Automatic Thoughts are and How to Identify Them Using CBT Techniques.
In this post, I will try to tell you about how to challenge automatic thoughts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
You … Read More