What is cognitive defusion?

Cognitive defusion is the act of recognizing your thoughts and feelings for what they are - just thoughts or feelings - not truths, commands, or who you are. Simply put, cognitive defusion can help you separate who you are from what you think and what is true.

Methods of Cognitive Defusion

Clouds in the sky

This exercise helps you visualize your thoughts and feelings as clouds in a sky

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Leaves on a stream

This exercise helps you visualize your thoughts and feelings as leaves on a stream

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Chessboard

This exercise helps you view your thoughts and feelings as pieces on a chessboard

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