How Do You Start Challenging Automatic Thoughts For CBT?

How Do You Start Challenging Automatic Thoughts For CBT?

Ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thinking? This video from CBT Toolkit guides you through the essential first steps to begin challenging those automatic thoughts that influence your mood and behavior. Discover how to take control of your inner dialogue and foster a healthier mindset. In this insightful guide, you'll learn: ► What automatic thoughts are and their significant impact on your daily life. ► Initial techniques to identify and 'catch' these thoughts as they occur. ► How to begin questioning the validity and helpfulness of your immediate reactions. ► Foundational CBT principles for restructuring unhelpful thought patterns. ► Practical exercises to kickstart your journey toward more balanced and realistic thinking. #AutomaticThoughts, #CBT, #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy, #MentalHealth, #ThoughtChallenging, #SelfHelp, #Therapy