Rewiring the Mind: Practical Strategies for Challenging Negative Thinking

Friday, July 11, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 11:30  a.m.

Zoom Webinar

Registration Fee: $40

OVERVIEW:  Negative thinking patterns can significantly impact mental well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life. This presentation explores the pervasive issue of negative mindsets and offers practical, evidence-based strategies for challenging and transforming these detrimental thought patterns, fostering a more positive and resilient mindset. Participants will learn to identify common cognitive distortions, develop effective coping mechanisms, and cultivate a more balanced and optimistic outlook.

OBJECTIVES: After attending this Zoom webinar, the participant will be able to:

• Recognize and identify common cognitive distortions (e.g., catastrophizing, overgeneralization, personalization),
• Discuss the impact of negative thinking on emotions, behaviors, and physical health,
• Identify and practice techniques for challenging and reframing negative thoughts, such as cognitive restructuring and thought records,
• Develop personalized strategies for managing negative thoughts and promoting positive self-talk,
• Build resilience and coping mechanisms for dealing with stressful situations and challenging emotions.  

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This continuing education Zoom webinar is designed for case managers, social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, and health care workers.  The community is also invited to attend. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION:                                                              
Mental Health America of the Heartland is a pre-approved provider for social workers through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Provider Number 17-007. This continuing education provider is approved 2.0 hours for social workers and accepted for psychologists, professional counselors, masters prepared psychologists, marriage and family therapists and addiction counselors.

In order to receive continuing education credit and a certificate of attendance for this Zoom webinar, you will be required to participate in the Zoom webinar. You will receive a Zoom invitation via email within a week of webinar. Also you will need to take an online exam and complete an evaluation that will be sent in a separate email after the live Zoom webinar. You must pass the test by 70%. The Zoom webinar will not be available by recording and viewing at any other time.