The news about Canada/US relations as well as current economic uncertainty can play a significant role in people’s mental health and quality of life. The unknown, uncertainty and lack of control can lead to high levels of anxiety and preoccupation …
Low Self-Esteem: Filling the Void within Ourselves
Individuals with low self-esteem often have core beliefs that they are unworthy, a failure, weak, or unloveable (and many more!). They often look for external sources to fill the void within themselves – they might seek out others for reassurance …
Catastrophic Thinking – Another Cognitive Distortion
Everyone engages in catastrophic thinking from time to time, this is when one’s reaction to an event is overly intense, emotional and anxious. We often see this type of thinking in individuals who struggle with anxiety, their reactions are highly …
Disqualifying the Positive
Another common cognitive distortion that arises in counselling sessions is “disqualifying the positive”. This is when one overlooks and downplays their positive qualities and / or accomplishments and focuses on their negative traits, and perceived failures. People who regularly find …