When Clients Can't (or Don't Want to) Notice Their Thoughts

Cognitive defusion is one of the core ACT processes, and the first step in any defusion technique is usually to notice and name the cognitions that are present. But sometimes clients have great trouble identifying or noticing their thoughts.

Physician, therapist and world-renowned ACT trainer, Russ Harris, offers:

• Practical tips to help clients notice their cognitions

• What to do when clients say they don’t want to notice

• Useful analogies and exercises to illustrate defusion