Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Cognitive Distortions and Irrational Ideas

[@andrewlightfoot1560]

What I really like about cognitive distortion a is that they are easily beat by cognitive dissonance when you incorporate behavioral techniques to fight them. You can't believe you are worthless while self-improving. It's hard to feel unfit while working out, and it's hard to feel unattractive when you're dancing with someone who approached you at a club. CBT gives us tangible strategies to fixing problems, which is cool!

[@brittanyrio3619]

"You can't believe you are worthless while self-improving"- LOVE that statement Drew!

[@pamelapowell2526]

Andrew Lightfoot Loving it! I can not express how things changed my life for greater good ! I thank GOD EVERY DAY

[@lauriott2780]

Dr. Grande did a great job of explaining the differences between distortions and irrational ideas. Not only would this video help me to better understand my clients but also myself. Very helpful!

[@MichaelSmith-jd5ki]

I appreciate how this video made clear that while there may be some overlap, cognitive distortions and irrational ideas are different. It can be so easy to just use those terms interchangeably, but understanding how they are different is helpful.

[@karasullivan7919]

Dr. Grande did a thorough job of making the distinction between cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs. I appreciated his explanation of how we could recognize these symptoms in our clients.

[@heather7927]

I appreciated how this video went over and explained the multiple types of distortions that individuals can experience by providing examples of what their distorted ideas or cognitive distortions would like look. It was helpful to hear the different types of phrases that would be used by someone who may have a distortions to better understand their thoughts.

[@danielleduboski151]

It is very interesting to see the different phrases that people use for their distortions.

[@niktucker5812]

There was a lot of valuable information in this video. I like how each cognitive distortion and irrational thought was broken down, it helped contribute to what I already understood before watching this video. The "good people do good things and bad people do bad things" irrational thought is so important to understand. I like how Dr. Grande pointed out that there are some people who are put on the pedestal and most certainly do not deserve to be and how someone may be discredited once they made a bad decision and carried it out. I do think that this type of thought is rigid and that clients could overcome such assumptions with the help of CBT.

[@brittanyrio3619]

The idea of cognitive distortions is perhaps my favorite component of CBT. I can definitely apply this to my own life, and I too have become aware of certain irrational beliefs and distortions that I carry (I seem to be in the catastrophizing category myself). I am still actively working on them, so I do still have a way to go, but I feel good with the direction I'm heading towards. Helping a client to identify their distortions is such a powerful tool, and I am excited to learn more about this. As for the video, very in depth and helpful, really broke it down for me! The examples really help me to learn as well.

[@kimberlykelly386]

This video was very helpful, especially in understanding each type of cognitive distortion. There is a lot of overlap between a few of the cognitive distortions and also irrational thoughts so it was helpful to walk through and get Dr. Grande's point-of-view on each.

[@sarahjones5667]

I like the way Dr. Grande gives examples of how to recognize the distortions in our clients.

[@briannagoitiandia9833]

I have learned about cognitive distortions before, however what I appreciate about this video is the depth in which they are explained. Additionally, I like how this video highlights the similarities between certain distortions and how to differentiate between the similar ones.

[@wandamixon5360]

This overview was informative, particularly noting the overlap with cognitive distortions and irrational ideas. Examples provided assists not only with understanding the problem, but also with how the client can be helped. In terms of change, whether a belief or ideas is considered a distortion or irrational and generating from the core or not is irrelevant. As long as the client recognizes the flaw or difficulty, change is made possible.

[@monicaperry13]

This video was definitely helpful, especially with the review and examples of cognitive distortions. I often thought that they seemed to overlap, and this video made that clearer for me.

[@bethanyelstrom3566]

I appreciate the general overview of these cognitive distortions. Some of these distortions I have seen in my circle of friends and family. The difference is that these distortions are not effecting their everyday lives and are said only in passing. These beliefs and irrational ideas are harmful obstacles when an individual focus all their attention on these thoughts.

[@michellerobinson968]

+Bethany Elstrom I agree some of these irrational ideas can become harmful if someone becomes consumed by them. I too have seen friends and clients with many irrational ideas and can see how these negative thoughts have a significant impact on their daily living and decisions.

[@ariadnaaguero-roman5525]

I can identify irrational ideas that I have used as well, but with time I have learned to overcome these ideas and replace them with more rational ones. I also find myself doing self-talk when I think that life is so awful because things are not going my way. On the other hand, I do see clients who are affected by these cognitive distortions and I agree that they can be harmful obstacles.

[@scottmartin7764]

This video was really great and gave me a good understanding of the cognitive distortions that are present with the clients we will see in the future. It was very helpful that each distortion was broken down and it made it much easier to understand.

[@caterinadelgalles8783]

These videos can really help people, if they want to be helped. I have some of these thoughts, so THANK YOU Dr Grande, as I shall work on my faults and train my brain to think in a different way.

[@zureezee1887]

This video does a good job of explaining the different cognitive distortions as well as irrational beliefs, and it clearly shows the difference between the two

[@ninastreet4630]

The examples given by Dr. Grande help with understanding the distortions of our clients and what to look for when treating clients.

[@melissaclendaniel9811]

I like REBT quite a bit and was happy to have this refresher of the basics. Specifically, I enjoyed the explanation of how cognitive distortions are separate from core beliefs and automatic thoughts and how it is the irrational beliefs that bare resemblance to core beliefs and intermittent beliefs. I belief that CBT and REBT are so similar that it would be difficult to utilize concepts from both models when working with clients.

[@runner000777]

Cognitive Distortions are such a crucial part of CBT. Dr. Grande explained how they are errors in thinking and how one can truly adhere to such patterns of thinking. If one continues to believe such distortions, behaviors such as depression and anxiety can occur do to a rigid though process.

[@mountainmermaid8]

And then you create more of what you don't like in your life.

[@scottmartin7764]

Very interesting stuff, when looking on the outside looking in some of this seems a little wonky, but when you put all of the pieces together of the person it really makes sense and I couldn't believe how many of the cognitive distortions I hear with my clients now and even my friends in my life.

[@jkg2088]

If you want a full detailed analysis about CBT this is the best example of that 😀 Great points made - Things are explained with brilliant examples. I like your way of explaining things. Many thanks

[@amandagerrick5407]

I usually get confused on some of the cognitive distortions because a couple seem to be very similar but this video helped to clarify the differences with the explanations and examples given.

[@tommyfisher-klein8768]

This was an excellent presentation of that gave a lot of details of the various cognitive distortions and irrational ideas.

[@johnharrisjr2808]

This is a great video. The cognitive distortion construct and irrational ideas construct are similar in many ways and actually overlap. Sometimes they are different if that makes any sense

[@einsteindarwin8756]

Absolutely outstanding lecture! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@dhanaazm7897]

Thank you so much. This is a very comprehensive video. Very well explained.

[@michaelstewart2900]

Great I have learned so much from you. , much appreciated

[@alexisklair3164]

I really enjoy learning about these cognitive distortions. Applying this in my own life, I think there is power in being able to identify which distortions you tend to fall back on consistently. Once you have identify your errors or traps, you can then begin to see them coming before they happen by identifying the triggers and then work on getting out of those repetitive patterns. I also like the conceptualization of distortions as either useful or not as useful/more risky... i think that is more helpful that saying a bad or good thought which places blame and judgement. One of the ones that is commonly misunderstood is emotional reasoning and the difference between believing and feeling.As always, thanks for the helpful examples so that we can clearly understand what each disorders mean since some of them appear to overlap.

[@andrewlightfoot1560]

I agree with you Alexis. I think that simply catching irrational beliefs and automatic thoughts brings about hope and change simply through awareness.

[@dawnb.9315]

I agree Alexis that awareness of these patterns can be empowering.

[@vidaadansi5633]

The idea of cognitive distortion is a general "disorder". I believe there is an overlap/ relationship between core beliefs and cognitive distortions because to develop a cognitive distortion, one has to develop beliefs leading to the distorted behavior. Disqualifying or discounting the positive as a cognitive distortion is to me the most painful as we often see in people who think of themselves as "perfectionists" and these sometimes can lead to overgeneralization. I also think Labeling can be more tied/related to helpless core belief but Mind reading- making assumptions is the most common. I see this mostly in marriages/relationships and of course women are the most compromised when it come to mind reading. They can almost accurately assume what their partners are thinking or planning.same way as a patient in therapy. But the rewarding part of it all is being able to assist a client to identify and to deal with such distortions resulting in some inner peace. "Should" and "must"- I wouldn't say I used to have issues with those because I still do. Oh like demanding to be treated a certain way by your partner, family, co-workers, or the society. We are all affected in some way but yes, becoming aware makes us more prepared for the task ahead. Again very interesting presentations by Dr. Grande.

[@kelliamaya2724]

I agree Vida. There is a definite overlap and relationship between core beliefs and cognitive distortions.

[@reginaames3038]

Very interesting video and very well explained. It was a good refresher on the subject of irrational ideas and cognitive distortions.

[@pauladuncanadams1750]

A very good video. I do see a lot of improvement over the years. Keeps getting better and better! Kudos.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

It’s interesting to consider how cognitive distortions play out in political discussions. Also with male-female relations and generally accepted attitudes and behaviors. A lot of talk revolves around these issues yet underlying personality problems often show up and limit the individual’s ability to achieve a personal goal within the political environment.

[@virginiamurrey9139]

Very informative PowerPoint and explanation on cognitive distortions, and irrational thinking. I received a lot of information on these topics that will assist in furthering my education.

[@lizconnor1820]

The examples of cognitive distortions and irrational ideas provided in the video helped clarify the difference between the two constructs (i.e. errors in thinking vs imperatives influenced by core and intermediate beliefs). Now I can easily distinguish the difference between the two and stop using the terms interchangeably!

[@alexdeloach6472]

I had the same problem where I was using both terms but could not really distinguish between the two. This video was very easy to follow and I liked that he took the time to explain all of the bullet points and irrational thought statements. This knowledge will prove to be very useful when working with clients and identifying their irrational thoughts vs their cognitive distortions.

[@heikalbwz3984]

i am university student i have been feel this way for few month ago now i perceived its the worse ever . no one understand , thanks for your explanation , now i got the root of this feeling but still needs time to change slightly my perception on my life ..

[@anahgalloway2740]

The interesting thing about cognitive distortions (and often irrational ideas) is how common there are in people. With each example, I was able to recall individuals in my life who maintain similar distorted thinking and beliefs. For the most part, these distortions may cause only some stress, but it is easy to see how these core beliefs could also lead to significant distress for individuals.

[@kimeeshareedwalker2602]

These distortions and irrational ideas are very familiar. It's nice to be able to place a name on the distortions. I find that Children and adolescents hold some of these beliefs, which could be detrimental if not addressed.

[@ammu9810]

This video was educational and I especially find the topic of cognitive distortions to be very interesting. I know I am guilty of many of them. I often catch myself thinking of "shoulds/musts" regularly. I must get an "A" in class. I should be the one to work late to prove I'm a reliable employee. I've definitely been guilty of mind-reading too!!! The silver lining is in my awareness of this flawed thinking. That way I can correct and adjust this maladaptive thinking. Great video!!!!

[@jessicamcnemar182]

Oh I agree that I am also guilty of many of these irrational beliefs. And it is so true that becoming more aware of this maladaptive thinking may help me to reduce stress. I think everyone could benefit from this video. If more people could stop and notice the distress that some of these thoughts can cause, I bet many would be working to change them.

[@robertrobertsjr.2245]

Am, I believe we all have at least one cognitive distortion. I was in the military, and the one cognitive distortion that caught my eye was personalization. I did believe that if my Marines behaved in a negative manner, it was because of my poor leadership. I later found out that people are going to do what they want and sometimes there is nothing you can do about it.

[@dawnb.9315]

Jessica McNemar I agree Jess. Especially if someone isn't really aware of their cognitive distortion and aren't able to see the connection to their distress.

[@Gemtiger279]

I do believe in the law of attraction, synchronicity, psychic intuitive gifts, sensitivity, fortune telling, and spirit communication. I think it's a challenge when ones spiritual beliefs and western psychology conflict in their teachings when seeing a psychologist for mental and emotional challenges.

[@moriendus]

This is succinct and well-organized. Very informative. Just wish the volume were higher

[@whatshisname3304]

and seeing someone, even a picture of homer simpson would be better.

[@Psychologist-Shakthi]

Thank you Dr. Todd Grande

[@carolkirby5869]

I love cognitive and rational emotive. For some reason I prefer Ellis's irrational constructs. But this was very helpful and there is substantial overlap between the two concepts (obviously).

[@joe1579]

I thought this video was very helpful in summarizing these concepts. It has given me a better understanding of how these things in some ways may overlap, & in other ways are separate, as well as how to tell the difference.

[@8shelbyg]

It's funny reading through things in this lecture like the irrational ideas. I think we can all admit that we have had some of those irrational ideas and maybe even hold some of them today. It just goes to remind us that we are not so different from those seeking help and that we all have room for improvement and we can all relate to this kind of irrational thought.

[@angiemorales8481]

This video was very interesting and informative. I have researched Cognitive Distortions and completed some of my own distortions in the Family Therapy class. The most interesting is the "should" and "must" statements. It seems these are the self imposed "laws" we have placed upon ourselves and like laws we fear the consequences if these "laws" are broken. This makes hold on to these "laws" to avoid these consequences.

[@brittanyrio3619]

Angie, I find the distortions fascinating as well. I've definitely been there with the "should" and "must" statements, so I can identify. Very powerful once you become aware of these distortions.

[@prettyparadoxicalwoman8285]

Adding to irrational ideas: I must avoid disapproval from any source. I must get approval of all sources and I don't care about approval from any source

[@kyarapanula1002]

Hearkening to what Rogers writes, with the client as their own expert, cognitive distortions are another side of this expertness. Counselors then must validate the distortions, even to the extent of what the distortions have provided over the years (i.e., inflexible categorization made sense in coping with an alcoholic spouse), and move to the logical side of encouraging productive responses. Somewhat off topic, I can't help but think of the ecology surrounding individuals, and the irrationality pervasive in visual media....the stories we hear and watch are based on every single one of these irrational patterns...and what this ends up promoting behaviorally over years of entertainment. Talk among yourselves! :)

[@barbarahoffman408]

Good video. There seems to be a lot of overlap between cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs, but I can see how irrational beliefs relate more directly to core or intermediate beliefs.

[@sammiejo6344]

Interesting video. I was able to understand the difference and similarities with cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs. Dr. Grande stressed the importance of understanding them because they can overlap, and being able address those distortions/beliefs with clients.

[@8shelbyg]

I agree with you. He did a good job of showing the overlap and that although these two are different, there is a great amount of interplay and people usually have both distortions and irrational beliefs. The way we see the world really shapes how we are able to function and so understanding what people are thinking can really help us help them.

[@lynpeca1502]

It is clearly evident through the video that aspects of cognitive distortions and irrational ideas correspond with each other. One can see how an exaggeration of any or a few of these concepts can lead to dysfunctional behavior.

[@kwilson5832]

I have discovered that I suffer from 'covert anxiety', so my brain concocts irrational beliefs/thoughts to prevent me from getting in to anxiety-inducing situations. One such situation is buying my first home. One of my consistent errors in thinking regarding this was about inflation. If house prices were about £200k and inflation was 5% then prices would increase about £10k per year. My thinking was that as long as I could save more than £10k, then I would be doing well and I could either borrow less or 'keep going' so that I could afford even nicer houses. It never dawned on me that if I bought the house first of all, then I could spend the £10k on enjoying life instead of saving it so that I could buy the same house at a higher price later on. This thinking has had a huge financial and personal cost to me.

[@dawnb.9315]

Over the years, I have become aware of certain irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions that I have. The awareness was empowering and gave me the ability to alter them. I imagine helping a client's identify their own thought patterns has the potential to be a very powerful tool for a counselor.

[@angiemorales8481]

I agree with you and feel there is a lot of power in just being aware of our own distortions and giving this power to clients can be the motivating tool for change.

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Funny how bad the sound quality is 7 years ago to now . You’ve done well great progress.

[@jessicamcnemar182]

There are so many cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs and I can see how they can cause many people distress. What stuck me is that many of these seem so common. Maybe we all could use a little CBT!

[@ammu9810]

I know there's a tint of jest in your statement, but we could all definitely benefit from a bit of CBT. I think just having the awareness of the inaccurate assumptions we make is vastly beneficial. Following the awareness, we can't help but receive a mental smack in the head reminding us each time we make those statements or have those thoughts that we know are wrong.

[@XanderShiller]

I have a problem with the sneaky words, "Errors in thinking". this creates a premise that there's a "right" and a "wrong" way ( for every "INDIVIDUAL") to think. This paradox would be more appropriate for an "existentialism" approach, which isn't too friendly to CBT.

[@treytrey6011]

I don't know how you are viewing me through my computer, but you must stop describing my life with 100% accuracy. This exact description of who I am being discussed so openly on a video is an invasion of privacy 😂.

[@debbiesunlight7047]

Wow never knew you had this.

[@yvonnegaskin7089]

How many years can a Client participate in cognitive behavioral therapy? And, does the Client continue to be in front of the Therapist during therapy.

[@charlieangkor8649]

I think in today's world, catastrophizing is absolutely crucial for children. If children wouldn't catastrophize, they would feel normal, wouldn't be distressed. The parents would then give them no attention, because they have more important things in their life than their children: social media, career, business, house chores, commuting, christmas, 3 parallel jobs to make ends meet, a love affair, divorce proceedings,... But when a child is distressed, a parent interrupts his Valuable Meaningful Activity and goes temporarily to give attention to the Obnoxious Inferior Human Valued #2 On The Value Ladder Distracting Him From His Important Life Pursuit. So the child gets his healthy natural basic need for attention met thanks to the wonderful invention of catastrophizing. Then the child's neural network simply learns this association, a lesson that will be applied the whole life: Catastrophizing = feelings of being loved. No catastrophizing = feelings of being abandoned.

[@fitnessdavidMTL]

Great lecture! Thank you!

[@DrGrande]

You're welcome.

[@aliciazahn1718]

As I was listening to the explanation between cognitive distortions and irrational ideas, I found myself drawn more to the irrational ideas concept. That having been said, I can really see where irrational ideas can be fit into cognitive distortions. Nevertheless, I found myself seeing the irrational ideas as more "normal," thoughts everyone might have from time to time but do not habitually practice. Perhaps that is because of the fact they are more specific than the broad, interpretative cognitive distortions. Both concepts are necessary, in the end, to understanding the cognitive aspect of CBT.

[@HariKrishnan-pf1ec]

Great video... Thanks

[@DrGrande]

You're welcome - thanks for watching

[@pauladuncanadams1750]

Events in the past DO create problems. That's what the therapy is for!

[@lashajakeli]

what is the relationship between cognitive distortions and immature ego defenses?

[@msgirl01]

I'm betting there's overlap there 😊

[@williamgj6777]

I found this really helpful but does anyone else have the playback speed turned up to max?

[@robertrobertsjr.2245]

There was a lot of information about Cognitive Distortions and Irrational Ideas, but very easy to follow and understand. I saw the difference between the two and heard some similarities. After it was explained, I could see how Irrational Ideas related to core/ intermediate beliefs and Cognitive Distortions' "should and must" statements. As always, I learn a great deal from the videos.

[@PASCALP25]

I felt I had some downs for the last months, but everything seemed wrong, i was scared about everything, negative, which is far from who I am usually, long story short, I stopped with my girlfriend, closed myself to people around me, until I had a declic I was in depression, I adjust some supplements, to balance neurotransimmeteurs, and now I feel I am back again, I feel great, but I can t believe I was the person I was during the last months, I can t believe I stopped with my girl, I read some old textes and they make no sense.....any feedback? it s tough now, thank you

[@deepvoodoo]

In early Todd Grande videos, the audio is too low.

[@unclebucksquarter]

Ok ok, lm a cognitive distortion, irrational ideas mess. This describes me pretty much. What am I even doing with my life?

[@MyDonh]

i think we can all identify some point in our iives when we have displayed a few of these distortions. For some of us, it comes about during this program..

[@pearlbutler9377]

don wilson I found myself relating some of these distortions to individuals I know. I also considered those that related to myself but was able to discount them.

[@ananda33]

Why no more videos like this one??

[@zeddeka]

It seems that cognitive distortions of a different type are often common in sex offenders. It'd be interesting to see some analysis of that.

[@r011ing_thunder6]

But what if you are getting treated unfairly? Like emotionally abused? How would someone recover from that? Mom is always right, the son is always wrong type of thing

[@platoscavealum902]

👍👍

[@prettyparadoxicalwoman8285]

Receptionist is against them because theyvare only thinking about thensepf instead of thinking..i acknowledge this person is not happy how can i help t is personalized...i am the cause..the arrow of reality points in not out causing a defense mechanism. If a person practices hdlping n loving others instead of me me me thinking it changes self centered hurts to uplifting helper. Next atep is knoeing when you cannot help n go pray for em n give them to God

[@markreed5665]

That sucks all your dislikes are because of the audio quality when a commercial come on it blow my speakers, hopefully you can turn your audio up because it's so quiet I have to have my stereo all the way up and then when I add kicks on it literally will make my speakers crackle and be loud as hell excellent content but to access it is not

[@kingcesar4272]

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[@diazfan5986]

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