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136 -Identifying and Addressing Irrational Thoughts to Reduce Anxiety and Depression

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Irrational thoughts are often full of cognitive distortions which keep clients feeling unlovable, unworthy and afraid. By helping them address their unhelpful thinking styles and replace them with more moderate or even positive thoughts, they can start moving toward their goal of happiness and recovery. Irrational thoughts are often full of cognitive distortions which keep clients feeling unlovable, unworthy and afraid.

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Cognitive Distortions – Understanding and Addressing Them

Counselor Toolbox podcast

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. Cognitive distortions are unhelpful ways of thinking such as viewing events in all or none terms or taking everything personally.