intermediateCBTGADcognitive restructuringcatastrophizingSocratic questioningthought records
A 41-year-old man with generalized anxiety disorder presents for his fourth CBT session. He describes persistent worry about his job performance, finances, and his children's safety, stating, 'If I make one mistake at work, I'll definitely be fired, lose the house, and my family will end up homeless.' He rates his anxiety as 8 out of 10 on most days. The PMHNP identifies this as a cognitive distortion pattern. Which of the following cognitive restructuring interventions is most appropriate for addressing this patient's thinking pattern?