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Cognitive Distortions: a short video on the thinking traps we all fall into

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What does the Cognitive Distortions Video cover?

A short animated introduction to the most common cognitive distortions, such as catastrophising, all-or-nothing thinking and mind reading, with everyday examples of how they shape mood.

Who is this Cognitive Distortions Video for?

Helpful if you: 

πŸ’­ Suspect your thinking might be playing tricks on you 

πŸ†• Are new to CBT 

🎬 Prefer a quick visual explanation 

 

For therapists: 

Share this video as psychoeducation before working on thinking traps, then follow up with Offload's cognitive distortion mini courses for the patterns most relevant to the client. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.

Dr Harriet Mellotte

Dr Harriet Mellotte

Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist, BABCP

β€œOffload is a fantastic resource for both clients and therapists. The world of CBT has been lacking an app which enables the sharing of CBT worksheets and homework tasks between clients and therapists, but Offload completely does this, making the service we offer more professional and the benefits to clients greater.”

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