cognitive restructuring

• What is the focus of cognitive restructuring?

  Changing negative thought patterns
• What can clients do after revealing their thought patterns?

  Work together to identify and change
• What type of thinking patterns are addressed in cognitive restructuring?

  Negative thinking patterns
• How might a client feel when they believe someone is talking about them?

  They may feel distressed
• What assumption might a client make about others when feeling distressed?

  That another person is talking about them
• What is taught to clients during Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

  To challenge dysfunctional thought patterns
• What is the purpose of challenging dysfunctional thoughts?

  To replace them with constructive ones
• What can clients do after replacing negative thoughts?

  Try out new ways of behaving
• What are the steps involved in cognitive restructuring?

  • Identify negative thought patterns
  • Challenge these thoughts
  • Replace with constructive thoughts
  • Try new behaviors