Emotional Reasoning
The Emotional Reasoning resource helps clients and therapists understand, identify, and address this common cognitive distortion or "unhelpful thinking style".
Emotional Reasoning
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) suggests that our thoughts influence how we feel and how we act. However, some of our thoughts can be biased. Recognizing these ‘cognitive distortions’ or ‘unhelpful thinking styles’ can help you judge how accurate and useful your automatic thoughts are. This tool will introduce you to a common distortion called emotional reasoning.
Overview
Emotional reasoning is a cognitive bias where individuals reach conclusions based on their feelings rather than objective evidence. This resource is part of a cognitive distortion series designed for mental health professionals to identify and address such cognitive distortions in therapy. It provides psychoeducation and practical strategies for clinicians to help clients address these thinking styles effectively.
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