Cognitive distortions
Cognitive distortions are irrational thoughts that affect how we respond to certain situations, make us misinterpret actions or statements made by others, and can influence our feelings and emotions. These handouts can help you identify and understand how cognitive distortions may be affecting your mood, and introduces strategies that may help you better manage your mood by controlling these irrational or automatic thoughts with more helpful alternative thoughts.
Cognitive Distortions Explained
A handout that describes several common cognitive distortions, along with examples of each and a space for you to list your own.
Challenging Unhelpful Thoughts
A worksheet that guides you through a simple technique to understand the cognitive distortions that may be affecting your mood, and replace them with more helpful thoughts.