Cognitive Defusion
Learn more about cognitive defusion and how this can help clients explore their responses to their thought patterns.
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Commonly asked questions
Cognitive defusion is important because it can decrease the distress associated with negative thoughts, reduce their intensity and frequency, and help individuals engage in more meaningful and values-driven behaviors rather than being controlled by their thoughts.
Cognitive defusion differs from thought suppression in that it doesn't involve trying to get rid of unhelpful thoughts. Instead, it aims to change one's relationship with these thoughts, making them less impactful without directly resisting or fighting them.
Cognitive defusion can be practiced by consciously observing one's thoughts without judgment throughout the day, using humor to lessen their seriousness, and regularly reminding oneself that thoughts are not the same as facts.
