Have you ever found yourself trapped in negative thoughts that feel overwhelming or even all-consuming? What if I told you that your thoughts are not facts, and that you have the power to challenge them?

In this episode, Ria, a Student Therapist at UBC, dives into the powerful concept of recognizing and reframing cognitive distortions. She’ll share practical tools to help you shift negative thought patterns and embrace self-compassion, all while reminding you that you're so much more than what’s going on in your mind. Tune in to discover how you can start improving your mental well-being today.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Transformative Thinking

2:58 Understanding Thoughts vs. Facts

4:45 Identifying Cognitive Distortions

7:47 Tools for Challenging Negative Thoughts

8:30 Scientific Evidence

10:50 Practising Reframing

14:25 Practicing Self-Compassion and Kindness

16:45 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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