Black and white thinking

If you struggle with all-or-nothing/black-and-white thinking, this is for you: 🤍 It’s possible to be both. You can live in the gray. 🫶🏼 Smiling & struggling go hand-in-hand sometimes. 💭 What two things are existing inside you right now? Let us know in the comments! . . . #lilycounseling #anxietyhelp #anxietyrelief #mentalhealthcontent #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthsupport #relatabletherapist #therapyinchicago #therapistsinchicago #therapistsoninstagram #perfectionismrecovery…

Black and white thinking, also known as all-or-nothing thinking, is a cognitive distortion where an individual considers a situation a complete success or total failure. It ignores any middle ground or partial successes. Research shows that while humans can sometimes engage in this type of thinking, those who constantly engage in it tend to show more maladaptive behaviors. The Black And White Thinking aka All-Or-Nothing Thinking handout is designed to increase a client’s awareness of this…

In cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive distortions are a type of thinking trap. This post gives an overview of the most common ones.

Black and white thinking is the opposite of dialectical thinking and keeps us from living in reality. Here are some tips to move towards thinking dialectically: 1) Instead of “either-or” thinking, try to use “both-and” thinking. 2) Avoid using extreme words like always, never, you make me, etc. 3) Know that opposites can be true at the same time. “I’m doing the best I can and I can work harder to change.” 4) Use “I feel…” statements instead of “you” statements. 5) Looking at other viewpoint

Sharing my learnings from the book, Black and White Thinking by Kevin Dutton Black and White Thinking by Kevin Dutton In Black-and-White Thinking, the renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton pulls back the curtains of the mind to reveal a new way of thinking about a problem as old as humanity itself. While our instinct for categorization often leads...

Splitting: aka “Black and White Thinking” the failure in a person's thinking to bring together the dichotomy of both positive and negative qualities of the self and others into a cohesive, realistic whole. (e.g., “It is all or nothing.”) #ux #sales #cx #design #ucd #startups #ixd #marketing #ui #psychology #neuroscience #hci #entrepreneurship #sem

A brain in survival mode resorts to black and white thinking to keep you safe. It needs clear answers and cannot tolerate ambiguity because that feels dangerous. Read more for strategies on overcoming black and white thinking.

Time to read: 8 minutes Are you tired of seeing the world in black and white? Trauma can trap you into rigid thinking patterns. Let’s learn about the ins and outs of black and white thinking and then break free from this deception. In this article you will learn to embrace the vast possibilities of living in the gray. Becoming more open minded gives you the opportunity to consider other perspectives and live a more balanced life. Table of Contents