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Jun 2021
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18/30 Cognitive Distortions: Cognitive B...

Therapy in a Nutshell -Emma McAdam
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Cognitive distortions are thoughts that aren‘t actually true but feel true. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help you change how you feel by changing how you think. The first step is to learn what cognitive distortions are and notice when you’re using them. 
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