•Addresses distorted, negative thinking
•Teaches thatemotions come from thoughts
•Challenges Shoulds, Oughts, and Musts
•Focuses on improving thoughts
–Who specifically?
–Where did you hear that?
–What makes you think that?
–When will that happen?
–How do you know?
–Are your feelings based on fact?
–Will your thinking help protect your life and health?
–Will your thinking help you achieve your goals?
–Will your thinking help you avoid interpersonal conflicts?
–Will your thinking help you feel the emotions you want to feel?