
Using metacognitive therapy to break the habit of rumination (with Pia Callesen)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
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Understanding Metacognitive Therapy
This chapter explores the principles and effectiveness of metacognitive therapy in addressing depression and anxiety by managing negative thoughts. It highlights the importance of one's beliefs about their thoughts rather than the thoughts themselves, comparing metacognitive therapy to cognitive behavioral therapy. Through a study showing higher recovery rates with metacognitive therapy, the chapter illustrates how addressing core beliefs at a meta level can significantly improve mental health outcomes.
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