How does cognitive defusion work? Use these defusion techniques to reduce the intensity or change the impact of distressing inner experiences.

Cognitive Defusion is a core process in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Thoughts can easily consume our attention, particularly when they’re distressing. When this happens, we can fixate on a thought such that we’re unable...

Cognitive defusion is a key concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It involves creating distance from our thoughts, allowing us to observe and relate to them in a more objective and flexible way.

Cognitive Defusion Ebook — A Ducks Therapist

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has some great metaphors to represent concepts like cognitive defusion and acceptance vs. resistance.

Here you'll find the downloadable resources available on Mental Health @ Home, including mini-ebooks, safety plans, and guided journals.

Here you'll find the downloadable resources available on Mental Health @ Home, including mini-ebooks, safety plans, and guided journals.

Cognitive defusion, on the other hand, is detaching from a thought when it’s unhelpful or stands in the way of doing things that bring wellbeing. Try these cognitive defusion exercises.