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What Is Rumination?

This informational handout provides a client-friendly overview of rumination and when it becomes problematic.

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What Is Rumination?

This What Is Rumination? handout explains what rumination is and why your mind can get stuck in repetitive patterns of thinking. It also explains the difference between helpful reflection and unhelpful rumination.

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Rumination and repetitive thought is a transdiagnostic maintenance process underpinning a range of difficulties. This information sheet explores the consequences of different thinking styles, including helpful and unhelpful rumination.

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