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Cognitive Reappraisal Basics

Shift how you view stressors

Cognitive reappraisal involves noticing a stressful thought, questioning its accuracy, and deliberately reframing the situation (e.g., challenge as learning) to lower distress and choose better actions.

Notice

Catch the triggering thought and emotion.

Question

Is there another explanation? What evidence exists?

Reframe

Choose a more balanced view; pair with a small action.

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