Clearing Cognitive Distortions: A Practical Guide to Clarity of Reality
Course Overview:
Cognitive distortions are very common with anxiety and trauma. They're unwanted repeat thoughts that can lead to unwanted emotions, beliefs and behaviors. They can cause us to misinterpret situations and make irrational decisions, which can be detrimental to our mental health and relationships.
This course will provide betrayed spouses with an in-depth understanding of cognitive distortions, how to identify them, and practical tools that will help you learn how to overcome those thoughts and turn them into clear choices instead.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the definition of cognitive distortions and the impact they have on mental health
- The difference between thoughts and emotions and why it's important to differentiate between the two.
- Identify the most common cognitive distortions that betrayed spouses of sexually addicted men experience, and learn to recognize them in daily life
- Learn techniques for challenging and changing distorted thoughts
- Develop coping mechanisms to deal with cognitive distortions
Choose Between Two Different Course Formats:
* Content only: Video and worksheet, work on your own.
* Content and two 1-hr live group coaching sessions:
Coaching sessions are Tuesdays at 7pm ET (New York City Time)
The course will be a combination of video and examples, interactive discussions, and practical exercises. Students will be encouraged to share their experiences and participate in group activities. The course will be held over a period of 2 weeks, with a one 1-hour class and group share per week. Additional resources, such as articles and videos, will be provided to supplement the course material.
