6:40 "I notice I'm having the thought of..." That's a good thought diffusion skill to be mindful of using, to create some distance from the thought, and not go down an unnecessary rabbit hole of overthinking. Very helpful
In the second reprint of Happiness Trap Harris writes that it is important not to allow the slightest hint of sarcasm or aggression when thanking your mind, because it can easily involve- in conflict with own thoughts
Hmm, I thought you had misused the word diffusion, but in listening discovered a new word and concept 'defusion' that I had not previously been exposed to... Thank you for sharing! Fascinating concept.
I was worried I wasn't doing it right for a few days. I only read a short summary of ACT therapy and started by sitting for a while each day and allowing my thoughts to come and feel them without trying to examine them or ruminate on whether they are true and then I redirect my attention to values and what matters to me afterward. I was having a particularly bad few days and went looking for more info on act. I read about cognitive defusion and I thought I didn't know about this. "Oh no I've been doing it all wrong, now I will never get better" I also have OCD and I practice ERP for that. I realise that some of this stuff I've been doing actually is actually cognitive diffusion, I just didnt know it. I'm almost certain that it's my OCD telling me I was doing it wrong now.
MIght be good to do some examples. Like singing the thoughts. Also sometimes we need to act on our thoughts. Maybe its an unresolved issue and need an action plan. Thank you for having a video on ACT!! (:
Great video - so clear. I think you should keep your hands over your face when you're doing the exercise - that would be even more powerful. Keep up the good work!
What if feelings/gut emotions are accurate + leading you the right way, and you have ruminating thoughts are purely anxiety/leading you the wrong way. How do you decipher which ones are correct and to follow?
I wish she was my therapist too! Mine, an overpaid clinical psychologist here in Zeist, really sucks and has done more damage than good. Unfortunately, we are rounding off in 3 weeks, so it's too late to switch.
I'm getting very confused about the mindfulness exercises I see. This video says I allow my thoughts and feelings to come and go without changing them or controlling them, but all these mindful exercises say if I get too hooked up in my thoughts return my attention to the stream or other object. Surely that's trying to change your thoughts!?
There is a subtle difference between changing toughts and turn your attention to another stimuli with conscience. When you try to directly modify a difficult tought, you get trapped in a dialog or in a stream of toughts fighting against each other for the stronger reason. "Don't think in a pink elephant" is an example of this paradox: you have to always be aware of the tought of the elephant in order to supress it, so there is no resolution this way. On the other hand, if you are mindful about the tought (a requisite) and just let it be there, turning you attention to whetever is better at your disposal, you may experience less internal events evoked by that tought and may acquire a bit more control on what matters for you at the present moment, in the real world. Without forcing to change the toughts or sticking to them, they eventually cause less harm or even go away.
What if I choose to suffer? I have problem eating or having a good time or enjoying since I lost my father 2 months back.I feel am being selfish and forgetting him
I'm a therapist that practices ACT. Look forward to sending my patients the link to this video to support the work we do. Very good, on point.
6:40 "I notice I'm having the thought of..." That's a good thought diffusion skill to be mindful of using, to create some distance from the thought, and not go down an unnecessary rabbit hole of overthinking. Very helpful
In the second reprint of Happiness Trap Harris writes that it is important not to allow the slightest hint of sarcasm or aggression when thanking your mind, because it can easily involve-
in conflict with own thoughts
Hmm, I thought you had misused the word diffusion, but in listening discovered a new word and concept 'defusion' that I had not previously been exposed to... Thank you for sharing! Fascinating concept.
I was worried I wasn't doing it right for a few days. I only read a short summary of ACT therapy and started by sitting for a while each day and allowing my thoughts to come and feel them without trying to examine them or ruminate on whether they are true and then I redirect my attention to values and what matters to me afterward. I was having a particularly bad few days and went looking for more info on act. I read about cognitive defusion and I thought I didn't know about this. "Oh no I've been doing it all wrong, now I will never get better" I also have OCD and I practice ERP for that. I realise that some of this stuff I've been doing actually is actually cognitive diffusion, I just didnt know it. I'm almost certain that it's my OCD telling me I was doing it wrong now.
I have watched explanations on cognitive diffusion before and never really understood. Now I think I do. Excellent video!! Thank you.
MIght be good to do some examples. Like singing the thoughts. Also sometimes we need to act on our thoughts. Maybe its an unresolved issue and need an action plan. Thank you for having a video on ACT!! (:
It's very similar to mindfulness. Great content! Thank you!
Great video - so clear. I think you should keep your hands over your face when you're doing the exercise - that would be even more powerful. Keep up the good work!
What if feelings/gut emotions are accurate + leading you the right way, and you have ruminating thoughts are purely anxiety/leading you the wrong way. How do you decipher which ones are correct and to follow?
Very clear and helpful. Thank you, Dr. Rodríguez. This is helping me a lot.
This is really helpful, 5 techniques in one videos? Thanks 🙏
Thank you. I find the idea of defusion very powerful in dealing with bad thoughts.
Thank you, l so needed this today. Subscribed ❤
Thanks . sister. God bless you.
It's looks like Prosoché on Stoic way to overcome random thoughts, thanks for explaining all the knowledge
Thanks doctor. Now your in my thoughts.😂😂😂😂😂😂
I wish she was my therapist too! Mine, an overpaid clinical psychologist here in Zeist, really sucks and has done more damage than good. Unfortunately, we are rounding off in 3 weeks, so it's too late to switch.
Sorry to hear this. I’ve seen some truly dreadful therapists in my time. It’s so damaging
I see, it’s about perspective. This is great!
I'm getting very confused about the mindfulness exercises I see. This video says I allow my thoughts and feelings to come and go without changing them or controlling them, but all these mindful exercises say if I get too hooked up in my thoughts return my attention to the stream or other object. Surely that's trying to change your thoughts!?
There is a subtle difference between changing toughts and turn your attention to another stimuli with conscience. When you try to directly modify a difficult tought, you get trapped in a dialog or in a stream of toughts fighting against each other for the stronger reason. "Don't think in a pink elephant" is an example of this paradox: you have to always be aware of the tought of the elephant in order to supress it, so there is no resolution this way. On the other hand, if you are mindful about the tought (a requisite) and just let it be there, turning you attention to whetever is better at your disposal, you may experience less internal events evoked by that tought and may acquire a bit more control on what matters for you at the present moment, in the real world. Without forcing to change the toughts or sticking to them, they eventually cause less harm or even go away.
thank you, clear and compact information
This is a great overview of defusion thanks for sharing!
very good nice to hear lot of NLPS
thank you! very helpful! 😊
Great Work! Thanks.
defusion vs. distancing vs. decentering: Same things or not?
What if I choose to suffer? I have problem eating or having a good time or enjoying since I lost my father 2 months back.I feel am being selfish and forgetting him
YEAH very helpful thx
Nice video 👍
Thank you
Nice perspective.
What if when they are turned up so much by some outside reason and every thought every time any ideas for my friend here
Is it efective for self steem
“Diffusion is part of ---- therapy” what did she say? 1:27
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Thank you ❤
Grazie mille
Last one was most funny
I wish she was my therapist. Or my girlfriend. Not sure
lol yes
bruh😆
Thinking the same thing 😂
Intrusive thoughts 😏
can both be true?? 😂😂
❤❤
I might be wrong, but you sound Venezuelan
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