Inspired by the Aesop’s Fables tradition, our Fables of Faulty Thinking booklet takes a lighthearted approach to cognitive distortions by showing animals with distorted thinking in relatable human situations:
A tortoise jumps to conclusions. Two donkeys overgeneralize. A hyena mindreads. A dinosaur minimizes. Two sloths catastrophize. The most common cognitive distortions are brought to life through twelve colorful cartoons.
This unique resource is a wonderful way to teach clients about cognitive distortions and their impact on mood and behavior. Use with:
Choose between a version with just illustrations and a version with accompanying prompts that ask clients to identify and correct their own thinking errors. Both versions feature reflection questions on the final page to encourage discussion.