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Cognitive restructuring helps individuals develop more realistic perspectives from "summary" of Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders by David A. Clark,Aaron T. Beck
Cognitive restructuring is a key component of cognitive therapy that aims to help individuals challenge and change their negative thought patterns. By identifying and evaluating the accuracy of their beliefs, individuals can develop more realistic perspectives on their experiences. This process involves examining the evidence for and against their automatic thoughts, as well as considering alternative explanations for their interpretations. Through cognitive restructuring, individuals can learn to recognize cognitive distortions such as overgeneralization, catastrophizing, and black-and-white thinking. By challenging these distortions, they can begin to see situations in a more balanced and objective light. This shift in perspective can lead to reduced anxiety and improved emotional well-being. One of the goals of cogniti...
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