Summary of Intrusive Thoughts and Overthinking: The Skill of Cognitive Defusion 20/30

00:00:00 - 00:15:00

The video discusses the skill of cognitive defusion, which is the ability to separate oneself from thoughts and feelings and to choose actions that are more helpful to oneself. It contrasts cognitive defusion with cognitive distortion, which is the tendency to excessively and rigidly rely on thoughts. The video provides three examples of thoughts that are often associated with anxiety and depression, and discusses how cognitive defusion can help people to deal with those thoughts in a more helpful way.

• 00:00:00 In this video, you will learn how to defuse your thoughts, which will help you to manage your emotions and improve your mental health. You will learn how to recognize your thoughts and separate yourself from them, so you can make better decisions based on evidence, not on your subconscious thoughts.
• 00:05:00 The skill of cognitive defusion is the ability to notice thoughts and emotions without buying them. This is important in preventing anxiety and focusing on positive thoughts. Four exercises are provided to help practice the skill.
• 00:10:00 The skill of cognitive defusion is the ability to separate yourself from thoughts,name them, and thank your mind for them. This can be done through the leaves on a stream, singing and silly voices, or writing them down on paper.
• 00:15:00 The video discusses the skill of cognitive defusion, which is the ability to separate oneself from thoughts and feelings and to choose actions that are more helpful to oneself. It contrasts cognitive defusion with cognitive distortion, which is the tendency to excessively and rigidly rely on thoughts. The video provides three examples of thoughts that are often associated with anxiety and depression, and discusses how cognitive defusion can help people to deal with those thoughts in a more helpful way.