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Thought stopping
Thought stopping is common in cognitive behavioural therapy.
- The clinician teaches the technique to the client, who can use it to stop racing thoughts or obsessive worrying.
In this technique, when the obsessive or racing thoughts begin, the client says, clearly and distinctly, "Stop!" This then allows the client to substitute a new, healthier thought.
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Thought stopping DIY
You can have a shot at doing it yourself by following these four steps:
- Say "Stop!" when you experience a recurring thought, either aloud or to yourself.
- Negate the bad thought in a positive way, by exchanging the...
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Does thought stopping really work?
While some therapists and group therapy programs promote thought stopping as an effective technique, the results of a 2010 review of research by a group of Yale psychologists disagree.
- The review found an association between thought suppression strategies and great...
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Stress inoculation training
Stress inoculation training (SIT), along with cognitive behavior therapy, can be successful at preventing the development of chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Thought stopping is one of a variety of coping skills taught during SIT.
Other coping s...
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Keep in mind what thoughts you stop
This technique will not work for everyone! I think it is important you keep in mind what thoughts you try to stop and push away.
- Research has found out that this technique can lead to greater depression and sadness so that is why it's important to not push thoughts...
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3. Practice thought-stopping
An important part of gaining control over your repetitive thoughts is to become mindful of them when they occur—and then practice the simple technique of thought stopping.
- Try envisioning a red stop sign, and saying to yourself: STOP!...
Notice And Stop That Thought
Simply stopping negative thoughts in their tracks can be helpful. This is known as "thought-stopping" and can take the form of snapping a rubber band on your wrist, visualizing a stop sign, or simply changing to another thought when a negative train of thought enters your mind.
The Techniques Of Logotherapy
- De-reflection: Individuals distance themselves from the negative aspects, obstacles and problems, and shift their focus onto something positive.
- Paradoxical Intention: Eradication or reduction in fear using humor, ridicule, and imagination.
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