Self-Blame
The Self-Blame information handout offers insights and strategies for clients experiencing this common cognitive distortion or 'unhelpful thinking style'.
Self-Blame
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 self-blame.
Overview
Self-blame is a common cognitive distortion that leads individuals to inappropriately assign blame to themselves for negative events. This style of thinking is often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame, impacting on people's mood, relationships, abd general well-being. The Self-Blame handout forms part of the cognitive distortions series, which is designed to address problematic thinking styles. It provides practical guidance on identifying, understanding, and reducing self-blame.
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