CBT|ACT: Rain On The Window – Full (Never Mind Your Mind)

This session is rooted in Contextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evolution of traditional CBT that incorporates mindfulness and psychological flexibility. A key approach within this framework is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps us relate to our thoughts more openly and adaptively.

We begin with the Rain on the Window metaphor. Through reflection and practice, we cultivate the ability to observe thoughts without becoming entangled in them. This journey deepens with a compassionate Letter to My Mind, reminding us to appreciate the mind’s role while affirming that we are more than our thoughts. We finish with a grounding affirmation, empowering us to let go of unnecessary struggles and reconnect with life.

Reviews

This was great! So useful. Going back to start of this course which I did a while ago. Need this reMINDer! Thank you so much 🌹

It would seem to me that there are three elements involved in this metaphor.
Firstly we can’t control our thoughts ( the rain)
Secondly we can treat them lightly ( we can look through the rain)
Thirdly when we are bombarded with small fleeting thoughts or big serious thoughts we can still choose to look beyond them and with curiosity, patience, flexibility and belief can find something meaningful in the outside world. (We can live in the now)
And the more we do this, the more we live in the now and are aware that thoughts rule us less. the more grounded we become.
I like that seeing the black cat makes the person feel that good things will happen. I saw five magpies this morning and I know I am blessed.
Thank you Reuben
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