Multiple studies demonstrate that psychotherapeutic interventions like cognitive restructuring effectively reduce cognitive distortions, emotional intensity, and reliance on flawed thinking.
The retrieved papers consistently support the claim that psychotherapeutic interventions, particularly cognitive restructuring and cognitive-behavioral techniques, help individuals challenge cognitive distortions and modify their emotional reasoning. Papers [0], [2], and [8] explicitly discuss the efficacy of cognitive restructuring in transforming maladaptive thoughts, reducing emotional intensity, and overcoming negative thinking patterns. No papers refute the claim.