Anxiety Relief Through The Process Of Eliminating Cognitive Distortions

Abstract

The author discusses the process of cognitive distortions and the skills needed to relieve anxiety. Cognitive distortions are presented, along with ways to identify them. There are many common forms of cognitive distortions discussed in this paper. Therapy methods can help clients change, cope with, or stop cognitive distortions. Anxiety is a common form of distorted reality, causing fear and difficulty processing information. People are empowered to change their distortions. Supervisors can help therapists be more effective when supporting clients’ distortions. Additional behavioral therapy skills can help clients change negative distortions. The author’s primary purpose with this paper is to educate clinicians and therapists. Keywords: Anxiety, Cognitive Distortions, Clinicians, Therapists