Distorted Cognitions
Yvonne, I know someone who is repetitively following the same pattern. Sandra, say she is looking for a committed relationship. She does not want to be alone. I explained to her she is not alone and one day she will find the right person. She looks at her friends that are in good relationships and then she starts making snide comments about their relationships and why can’t she find a decent responsible man. However, the type of people who would fulfill the wants that she is looking for in a relationship is boring to her. Once Rachel’s distorted cognition has been identified, examined, and categorized, it can be disputed. Client and clinician collaborate in finding alternate cognitions that have more validity and are likely to be more helpful