CBT: thought stopping

This cognitive therapy technique for eliminating persistent worry or obsessive thoughts works by training the patient to say "stop" while thinking these thoughts. The continued interruptions reduce the frequency and intensity of these thoughts.

Adapted with permission from the work of psychologist Jeanette J Chen, PhD

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