5 tips to STOP rumination and overthinking from a psychologist

Rumination can be really frustrating and can have a negative impact on our mental health. Although it can feel impossible to break the cycle of negative thoughts, it is possible. In this video I share some of the tips that I see my clients finding most helpful in reducing rumination. Even though rumination is different from overthinking, the tips I share in this video can be helpful for both.

Video chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:35 – What is rumination?
02:06 – Thought escalation proces
04:43 – Tip 1: Catch it!
05:40 – Tip 2: Shift your focus
06:26 – Tip 3: You’re the boss of your thoughts
07:15 – Train metaphor
08:11 – Tip 4: Practise grounding exercises and mindfulness
08:31 – The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
08:57 – Tip 5: Move from abstract to concrete thinking
09:46 – Bonus tip: Take action
10:57 – Professional help options (CBT and RF-CBT)

About me:
I’m Camilla. I’m an authorized psychologist based in Denmark. For the past 5 years, I have been working with both individuals and workplaces to improve mental well-being. I have an eclectic and systemic approach to therapy and psychology, and I draw on a wide range of theories and methods to ensure the best understanding and treatment for each topic or individual.

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