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This technique involves no criticism or internal struggle, just simple
non-judgemental labelling. Therefore it is important in this regard
that the client does not change the label from “just worrying” to
“don’t worry”.
This technique is very powerful and most people find that their
worrying thoughts dissipate almost totally within a few days. Then
they usually start worrying about a week later because they have
forgotten about the technique through lack of need to use it. At that
point a reminder of the technique usually suffices.
The same technique can be applied to other disturbing repetitive
mental events using labels such as “just doubting” or “just
criticizing”. This is subtly but significantly different to avoidance. It is
not running away from the aversive mental stimulus. Rather it is the
non-judgemental labelling which is encapsulated in the word “just”
Source:
Mindfulness Training by Chris Walsh MBBS DPM FAChAM,
Psychiatrist to Turning Point, Ph: 61 (0)3 9347 4300 email:
[e-mail] web: www.cwalsh.com.au

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