Cognitive Restructuring
Cognitive restructuring is a therapeutic technique used to identify and change negative thought patterns. It helps individuals recognize distorted thinking, such as all-or-nothing thinking or catastrophizing, and replace these thoughts with more balanced and realistic ones. By challenging and reframing these negative beliefs, cognitive restructuring aims to improve emotional well-being and coping strategies. This process often involves questioning the validity of negative thoughts and considering alternative perspectives, leading to healthier responses to stressors and challenges in daily life.
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Cognitive restructuring is a psychological technique used to help individuals identify and change negative thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. It involves recognizing unhelpful thoughts, challenging their validity, and replacing them with more balanced, realistic perspectives. By altering these thought patterns, individuals can improve their emotional well-being and reaction to situations. Essentially, it’s about learning to think differently in order to feel and act more positively.