Automatic thoughts

Teach clients to recognize and challenge their automatic thoughts with this CBT worksheet. Automatic thoughts are what they sound like: Thoughts that a...

Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. But our thinking sometimes gets distorted (cognitive distortions).

Is your child or teen having automatic negative thoughts or ANTs? This article explains why these thoughts occur and how they can move toward more positive thinking.

We all have thoughts that jump into our minds without invitation. In effecting positive behavior change, we first need to recognize the automatic thought that contributes to our actions. This is a list of cognitive distortions to assist in your "catching" the thoughts. #mindbodyvi

The Cognitive Therapy Worksheets provide a practical and efficient way for someone who needs mental assistance to explore and challenge their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. These worksheets are designed to help people identify and address harmful thinking patterns, ultimately improving their mental well-being. Whether you are a therapist, counselor, or someone seeking self-help resources, The Cognitive Therapy Worksheets can be an invaluable tool to aid in personal growth and…

What Is CBT? CBT is one of the most popular kinds of therapy that targets our negative ways of thinking which are distorting our attitudes towards ourselves and the world around us, and corrects them to help us become emotionally and mentally balanced. (source) According to the cognitive model, the cornerstone of CBT, automatic thoughts we experience whenever we’re confronted with a particular situation, triggers emotional, behavior, and physiological reaction.

Beautiful, 11x17, aesthetically pleasing poster that clearly explains the different categories of Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs), a CBT tool for understanding the negative beliefs we hold about ourselves and the world. Great for teachers, school counselors, therapists, educators, etc.!

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