Clearing Cognitive Distortions

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 distortion

* Content is self-directed, includes video and worksheets; you work on your own at your own pace.