In today's episode of The Social Work Journal, we talk about Cognitive Distortions. This episode is dedicated to Aaron Beck, who passed away on November 1st, 2021. Aaron Beck founded the Beck's Depression Inventory. Moreover, he discovered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is the therapeutic treatment for Cognitive Distortions. Throughout this episode, Deltom dives deep into numerous types of cognitive distortions and methods to overcome them.

[1:10] Cognitive Distortions - Deltom explains what a cognitive distortion is and distinguishes it from rumination

[02:24] Examples of Cognitive Distortion - Deltom delineates cognitive distortions with practical day-to-day scenarios.

[04:17] Polarized Thinking - This is a type of cognitive distortion. Deltom interprets polarized thinking as black and white thinking.

[04:50] Overge ...