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Minds and Mics

The Metacognitive Way Through Overthinking with Pia Callesen

Aug 28, 2021
54:53

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Quick takeaways

  • Overthinking can lead to emotional suffering and disrupt daily functioning.
  • Metacognitive therapy challenges the effectiveness of coping skills in addressing overthinking.

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Understanding Overthinking in Simple Terms

Overthinking is described as dwelling on thoughts for too long, leading to feeling bad, disrupting sleep, and hindering normal functioning. The speaker uses a metaphor of a child instructing themselves to leave a thought alone after a disappointing experience to illustrate the concept to a five-year-old.

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