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For intrusive thoughts and rumination

Leaves on a Stream

The canonical defusion exercise from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. You don't have to believe, argue with, or fix the thought — you just notice it, put it on a leaf, and let the stream take it.

Leaves on a Stream

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