17c -Identifying, Understanding and Addressing Cognitive Distortions17c -Identifying, Understanding and Addressing Cognitive Distortions
Happiness Isn't Brain Surgery
Do you find that your thoughts sometimes keep you stuck feeling angry, anxious or depressed? In this video serries I explore what thinking errors are, where they came from, how they may have been helpful in the past, and how to change them to be more hel
26:50•10 Jun 2017
Breaking Free from Negative Thoughts: Dr. Snipes on Cognitive Distortions
“Challenging your own thought patterns and going through the cognitive distortions we've discussed are learned. You didn't come out as a baby and have these thinking errors.”
Ever feel trapped by your own thoughts, like they're holding you back from true happiness? In this episode of 'Happiness Isn't Brain Surgery', Dr. Dawn-Elise 'Doc' Snipes tackles the tricky topic of cognitive distortions. These are the pesky thinking errors that keep us stuck in cycles of anger, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Snipes breaks down where these distortions come from, often rooted in our childhood experiences, and how they may have once served us but now only hinder our well-being.
She shares practical tips for recognizing these patterns and offers strategies to challenge and change them. Imagine learning to trust yourself and others again, or giving yourself permission to feel without fear of judgment. Through mindfulness techniques and a deeper understanding of our thought processes, Dr. Snipes guides listeners on a journey to reclaim their happiness. If you're ready to break free from negative thought patterns and embrace a more joyful life, this episode is a must-listen.
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