Irrational Thoughts.pptx..................

Psychology of Nursing seminar

1. Irrational Thoughts Supervisor: Ghazwan Rasho Khider Prepared by: Rozheen Abduljabbar Sirab Banaz Yassein Zahra Abdulaziz Technical College of Health / Shekhan Department of Nursing Subject:Psycgology

2. Content Introduction Theory Types Causes Complication Management

3. INTRODUCTION Irrational thoughts are beliefs or ways of thinking that are not based on logic or reason. They can be negative or positive, but they typically lead to distress and unhelpful behaviors. While everyone experiences irrational thoughts from time to time, they can become a problem if they are frequent, intense, or interfere with your daily life.

4. Plato: He viewed irrationality as a flaw in the soul, often stemming from emotions and desires. Aristotle:He believed in using rational arguments and evidence to counter irrational beliefs. Stoicism: Stoics argued that irrational thoughts often arise from misinterpretations of events and failing to distinguish between what we can and cannot control. Theory:Ancient Greek Philosophy

5. Theory:Modern Philosophy David Hume:. He acknowledged the difficulty of separating "reason" from our emotional and subjective interpretations. Emmanuel kant: He acknowledged the role of emotions and "irrational leaps" in navigating life's uncertainties.

6. Types

7. 1. All-or-nothing thinking

8. 2.Overgeneralization

9. 3.Mental filtering

10. 4. Jumping to conclusions :

11. Causes 1. Cognitive distortions 2. Stress and anxiety 3. Depression 4. past experiences 5. Learned thinking patterns 6. Mental health conditions 7. Lack of self awareness Cognitive distortions: These are ingrained thinking patterns that lead to biased and inaccurate interpretations of situations. The types you mentioned previously, like all-or-nothing thinking and mental filtering, are examples of these distortions

12. Complications Emotional Impact .Increased anxiety and stress: .Decreased mood and happiness .Low self-esteem and confidence Behavioral Impact Avoidance of situations Relationship problems:

13. Complications Physical Impact .Increased risk of stress-related health problems .Impaired decision-making: .Difficulties coping with challenges Additional Complications .Substance abuse .Social isolation

14. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)  Mindfulness and Meditation Relaxation techniques Positive self talk Management

15. THANK YOU ＾▽＾ ♡ Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by David D. Burns (1992) Cognitive Distortions in Everyday Life: A Review" by Christine B. Padesky and Dennis J. Greenberger (1995) in Behaviour Research and Therapy A Beck Cognitive Therapy for Personality Disorders" by Aaron T. Beck and Arthur Freeman (2014) National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)