Cognitive Restructuring Theory Analysis

The purpose of the cognitive restructuring theory is to identify as well as correct negative thinking patterns. This technique is used to alter negative automatic thoughts which may occur in an anxiety- provoking situation when someone feels that someone is thinking negative of them. Now the way this is done is by putting rational thoughts or beliefs within the person in order to make them think differently about the situation. Therefore, it helps them to handle their daily life and deal with all of their day to day issues such as anger, stress and anxiety. Furthermore, it helps them with their interpretation of the world around them and lives a productive life.
In the scenario Tom is displaying some anger issues because someone cut him …show more content…
The first thing he could do is think about how he saved his brand-new car and that no one was hurt. He should always think before he reacts because his reactions can lead him to get very angry which could cause him a lot of problem. Furthermore, he should think about getting some counseling on how to deal with certain situations and problems he may find himself having. Rather than him trying to just deal with the issue alone he will have to get help because he will never fully be able to handle the situations that life will throw at him every day without the proper help. Therefore, some anger management classes would help him out as well as …show more content…
Now as I was driving alone the road at about 70 miles per hour a car came into my lane because the driver was too busy texting and not paying attention to the road or who was around them. Although, at the time I was paying attention which helped us both avoid an accident the drive of the other vehicle looked up at me once they realized they were coming over into my lane as if I was in the wrong and gave me the middle finger. Rather than them looking at which lane they were truly in and realizing they were wrong they did the opposite and blamed me. Now at this time I could have gotten angry and done the same or better yet cut them back off but that would have caused a bigger problem. Therefore, I slowly speeded up and pass them so that I could get up the highway away from them in order to avoid an accident as well as possibly be a witness to one because of their