Black & White Thinking: A short course

This brief course introduces the concept of black and white thinking, a common cognitive distortion where thoughts are experienced in extremes — all good or all bad, right or wrong. Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and reflective exercises, this course is designed to help people better recognise these patterns in themselves and to develop strategies to think more flexibly.

You’ll explore:

  • What cognitive distortions are and how they affect thinking and behaviour

  • How black and white thinking shows up in everyday life

  • Practical strategies for reducing rigid, extreme thinking

  • Self-awareness exercises to identify and reflect on your own patterns

Ideal for anyone interested in personal development, this course is particularly useful for those looking to improve decision making, reduce internal distress, and gain insight into repetitive thought patterns. It includes optional worksheets and journaling prompts to support deeper reflection and lasting change.

You can download this course to print or view at your own pace, here.

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