This video explains detached mindfulness, a metacognitive therapy technique. The video's purpose is to help viewers understand this concept through metaphors and exercises, improving their relationship with their thoughts.
The video describes detached mindfulness as a passive strategy, not an active tool. However, especially when starting out, it suggests these steps for using it when faced with trigger thoughts:
Acknowledge the trigger thought: Recognize it and label it as a "trigger thought" without judgment.
Take a step back: "Swim away from the hook." Detach from the thought.
Observe without engagement: Visualize the thought as a fishhook or leaves on a stream. Notice it without trying to change it. Remind yourself you don't need to act on it.
Refocus your attention: Shift your focus to the present, engaging your senses to anchor yourself in the now.
