
The Existential Moment–Existential-Integrative: Cognitive Restructuring
“Mind precedes all mental states. Mind is their chief; they are all mind-wrought.”– The Buddha, Dhammapada, Verse 1 Cognitive restructuring, a core Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) technique, systematically identifies and modifies distorted or maladaptive thoughts. Its goal is to help individuals recognize automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) that cause distress and dysfunction, evaluate their accuracy, and shift them toward more realistic