Thought-Action Fusion
The Thought-Action Fusion handout aids clinicians and clients in recognising and addressing this cognitive distortion.
Thought-Action Fusion
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 thought-action fusion.
Overview
Thought-action fusion (TAF) is a cognitive distortion and subtype of magical thinking where individuals erroneously link their thoughts with actions - that thoughts can somehow influence reality. This resource is part of a cognitive distortion series that is designed to help mental health professionals effectively address such cognitive biases.
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