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The 5 Most Common Cognitive Distortions (And How to Spot Them)
Your brain lies to you in predictable ways. Here are the five most common patterns — and how to catch them.
5 min read →What Is CBT? A Simple Guide to How Your Thoughts Shape Your Life
CBT is the most researched therapy on earth. Here's how it works, explained simply — no jargon required.
4 min read →What Is Emotional Reasoning (And Why It Tricks You)
Just because you feel it doesn't make it true. Emotional reasoning is one of the sneakiest cognitive distortions — and most people don't know they're doing it.
4 min read →How to Challenge Negative Thoughts Without Toxic Positivity
Thought challenging isn't about 'thinking positive.' It's about thinking accurately. Here's the CBT approach that actually works.
5 min read →The Thought Record: CBT's Most Powerful Tool Explained
Therapists have used it for decades. Here's how to use the thought record on your own — step by step, no therapy degree required.
5 min read →Why You Feel Worse Before You Feel Better in Therapy
Starting therapy and feeling more anxious? That's not a sign it's failing. It's a sign it's working. Here's the science behind the 'therapy dip.'
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