Let’s take a fresh look at the common ‘irrational cognitions’ or ‘unhealthy thinking habits’ that human beings with stress disorders are wired for. All of us do many of the thinking habits [listed at the end of this post] some of the time, but when stress becomes a disorder and causes a shift in thinking, … Continue reading
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Understanding Cognitive Distortions (Common Thinking Errors)
This post introduces you the key theories of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – outlining the different categories of Cognitive Distortions (bad thinking habits), and how to understand and manage them to develop a healthier way of thinking. Continue reading
The perils of ‘musterbation’ (‘demand thinking’)
The Ellis idea is that we have distorted thinking about: Why all the absolute inflexible MUST demands of yourself and others and the world? Is that realistic? Are you a special being that unusual universal laws apply to? Are you somebody who has the supreme power to control people, situations and events? Is it written … Continue reading