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Identify cognitive distortions, reframe unhelpful thoughts, build behavioral activation plans.
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| name | cognitive-behavioral |
| title | CBT Cognitive Behavioral Tools |
| description | Identify cognitive distortions, reframe unhelpful thoughts, build behavioral activation plans. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | groxaxo |
| license | MIT |
| metadata | {"hermes":{"tags":["Psychology","CBT","Cognitive Behavioral Therapy","Thought Patterns","Reframing","Mental Health"],"category":"mental-health","related_skills":["emotional-support","session-tracking","act-therapy"],"requires_toolsets":[]}} |
Structured skill for identifying cognitive distortions, challenging unhelpful thought patterns, and building behavioral change.
| Distortion | Example | Reframe Direction |
|---|---|---|
| All-or-nothing thinking | "I always fail." | Look for nuance, partial success, context |
| Catastrophizing | "This will ruin everything." | Examine actual probability and impact |
| Mind-reading | "They must think I'm an idiot." | Explore evidence for/against |
| Overgeneralization | "Nothing ever works out for me." | Identify specific exceptions |
| Should statements | "I should be stronger." | Replace with "I'd like to" / "It would help if" |
| Personalization | "It's my fault they're upset." | Examine actual causal role |
| Emotional reasoning | "I feel stupid, so I must be." | Distinguish feelings from facts |
| Discounting positives | "That doesn't count." | Validate genuine achievements |
| Labeling | "I'm a failure." | Separate behavior from identity |
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