ACT|CBT: Hands As Thoughts - Reflect (Never Mind Your Mind)

This session is rooted in Contextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evolution of traditional CBT that integrates mindfulness and psychological flexibility. Within this framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps us unhook from unhelpful thought patterns and engage more fully with life.

We begin with the Hands as Thoughts metaphor, a powerful exercise that illustrates how being fused with our thoughts can limit our perspective. Through practice and reflection, we explore how creating space between ourselves and our thoughts can lead to greater freedom and psychological flexibility.

The session concludes with a grounding affirmation, empowering us to step forward with clarity and intention.

Reviews

I realise that I am becoming aware of my unhelpful thoughts and how much this is helping me.
I was in a lot of physical pain yesterday and my partner started to tell me all the things I was doing wrong. I have learned not to reply in these situations but my mind was screaming out silent thoughts like ‘ this is so unfair’ and I wanted to challenge. Instead I found myself saying to myself ‘ this is an unhelpful thought, go away’ ‘ and another unhelpful thought’ etc. instead of being upset and feeling a victim I felt calm and able to continue peacefully with my life.
I’m sure I won’t be so aware every time this happens but yesterday was definitely a win.
Thank you Reuben 🙏