Psychology · CBT

CBT cognitive distortions check

Label distortions and build balanced alternatives.

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Review [thoughts] and label cognitive distortions (e.g., all-or-nothing, mind reading). For each, write a balanced alternative and one small action to test it.
  • thoughts - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Thought list
  • Context
  • Emotion rating
  • Desired outcome
  • Distortion labels
  • Balanced alternatives
  • Test actions
  • Use one thought at a time.
  • Keep alternatives realistic.
  • Focus on observable evidence.