Table of Contents

Chapter One
Understanding the Engine of Emotion

Chapter Two
The Three Ego States

Chapter Three
Cardinal Values

Chapter Four
Therapeutic Mindfulness

Chapter Five
Distortions of Thinking

Chapter Six
Schemas

Chapter Seven
Thriving Factors

Chapter Eight
Inner Wisdom

Chapter Nine
The Compassion Triangle

Chapter Ten
Self-Fullness

Chapter Eleven
Defense Mechanisms

Welcome to Chapter Five

Distortions of Thinking

In Chapter Five we look at common distortions of thinking and explore the link between ideas, beliefs, and emotions. In the video clip I walk Theresa through the Trigger, Reaction, Thoughts exercise in which she uses an in-the-moment situation as an example. In the workbook you’ll find some suggestions for addressing distortions of thinking once you have identified them.

Overview Video

Exercise

Mindfulness

Thinking Distortions

Clinical