Part 1
All-or-Nothing Thinking
The cognitive distortion that turns everything into extremes -- if it is not perfect, it is a complete failure -- with no room for anything in between.
Cognitive Distortions in Action
A three-part series spotlighting three of the most common cognitive distortions -- all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, and mind reading -- as they hijack everyday situations. Each cartoon catches a distortion in the act, shows the emotional damage it causes, and offers a clearer way to interpret reality.
Cartoons in This Series
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- Part 2
Catastrophizing: When They Don't Reply in 5 Minutes
A person's brain leaps from a delayed text reply to the absolute worst-case scenario in record time, demonstrating the cognitive distortion of catastrophizing.
- Part 3
Mind Reading in Dating
A person on a date assumes they know exactly what the other person is thinking -- and acts on those assumptions instead of reality.