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Self-talk · Running away from pain

Self-Talk To Cope With Reminders

I can’t go there. I can’t hear that song. Avoiding reminders feels safer. But your world gets smaller, and the pain stays. This self-talk helps you face reminders instead of running from them.

The aim

Cope with painful reminders instead of avoiding them.

What you get

  • 11 self-talks to use when a reminder hits
  • Free, sent to your email.

From my researchIn my research, avoidance of memories, places and feelings was associated with more breakup grief and distress, not less.

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Dr. Silvia Buet González

Created by

Dr. Silvia Buet González

Author and psychologist. Over 35 years of experience in the UK as a BABCP-accredited CBT psychotherapist. PhD research on breakup distress at Queen’s University Belfast.

Self-Talk To Cope With Reminders