Cognitive Distortions – Understanding and Addressing ThemCognitive Distortions – Understanding and Addressing Them
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
Cognitive distortions are unhelpful ways of thinking such as viewing events in all or none terms or taking everything personally. This presentation helps you examine ways to encourage clients to develop psychological flexibility and dispute unhelpful th
1:02:48•3 Jun 2017
Breaking Down Cognitive Distortions with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
“Cognitive distortions are unhelpful ways of thinking such as viewing events in all or none terms or taking everything personally. This presentation helps you examine ways to encourage clients to develop psychological flexibility and dispute unhelpful thoughts that are keeping them stuck.”
Imagine you're constantly caught in a cycle of negative thoughts, seeing everything in black and white or blaming yourself for things beyond your control. Sounds exhausting, right? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes tackles the tricky topic of cognitive distortions. These unhelpful thinking patterns can seriously mess with your mental well-being, but the good news is they can be addressed. Dr.
Snipes walks you through how to spot these distortions and offers practical tools to challenge and change them. She emphasizes the power of psychological flexibility and self-compassion in overcoming these mental hurdles. Whether you're a counselor looking for effective strategies or someone struggling with your own thoughts, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Dr. Snipes breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand advice, making it accessible for everyone.
Tune in and learn how to reclaim control over your thoughts and improve your mental health.
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