Cognitive distortions, unconscious bias, cognitive bias, implicit bias, logical fallacies: you probably heard most or all of these terms. They can get really confusing if you don’t know the difference ...

In a therapeutic setting, misinterpretation of humor can lead to misunderstandings and may negatively impact the therapeutic relationship. Studies have shown that humor can be particularly risky when ...

Cognitive distortions are biased thoughts that create negative patterns in the way a person thinks. They can be a symptom of depression and anxiety. Changing these habitual thoughts can help improve a ...

How clearly do you think you see the world? Well, I have scary news. We don’t see things as they are. We don’t even see. We perceive. Your eyes, ears, and senses receive information from the outside ...

Cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, can take a toll on our mental health. Here are five such thinking patterns and ways to overcome them. We are all vulnerable to certain “thinking errors,” ...

This post is in response to The Benefits of Humor in Therapy By Samuel L. Pauker, M.D., and Miriam Arond Humor is part of the universal human experience and can be a key resource in psychotherapy. A ...