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.

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

Yin and yang. I think it’s why I like black and white so much. But then all the grays in between is where my heart lies. 🩶🖤🤍 | Instagram

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.