COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS – LABELING

Another cognitive distortion is labeling. This involves assigning fixed, often negative, traits to ourselves or others, disregarding the context of the situation. Sometimes, it takes the form of insults, such as:

• “I’m an idiot/crazy/loser.”
• “He’s selfish/a narcissist/a cheater.”
• “I’m lazy/incompetent/bad.”

This distortion prevents us from recognizing the many factors that influence behavior, both our own and that of others—such as external circumstances, emotions, well-being, habits, unmet needs, and more. When we frequently label ourselves, our self-esteem can suffer over time. This type of thinking is often accompanied by unpleasant emotions like frustration, sadness, shame, and discouragement. Labeling is particularly evident in self-criticism, which is often heightened in conditions like depression.

In cognitive-behavioral therapy, we aim to identify the distortions typical of our thinking, recognize their consequences, and work on making our thinking more flexible—for example, by seeking alternative thoughts or exploring new experiences.

Integra Mente Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Center in Kraków is a team of cognitive-behavioral psychologists and psychotherapists. We offer psychological help and cognitive-behavioral therapy in Kraków and online.

We work in Polish, English, and Spanish.

English-speaking psychologists and cognitive-behavioral therapists based in Cracow, Poland. We also offer online psychotherapy and counseling.

Consulta psicológica y terapia en español en Cracovia u online.

To make an appointment, please contact us at:
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