The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers Episode 67: Positive Thinking
Dec 8, 2024
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Therapy Shift From Negative to Positive
- An older woman client with major depression struggled with negative thinking and felt hopeless about life changes.
- After therapy focusing on positive thinking, she improved to balanced, hopeful thinking and better mood.
Impact of Negative Thinking on Disorders
- Negative, distorted thinking sustains many psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety.
- Replacing these with realistic, balanced thoughts is key to mental health improvements.
Positive Thinking Skill Components
- Practice positive thinking by transforming negative thoughts, highlighting positives, and using distraction techniques.
- Break problems into smaller parts and nurture optimistic beliefs to generate positive feelings.