Cognitive Fusion & Schema

Schema

As humans we constantly make rules to follow. They help us define reality. They also inhibit us.

about others, that change our perception

• "Clean your room" Ugh mom is so annoying
• "I love you, honey" Ugh mom is so annoying

about ourselves, that change our actions

• "I'm so unmotivated or lazy."
• "I hate running."
• "I'm bad at learning languages."

We also create things in the present, which do not exist

Coffee challenge - Before, During, After

Cognitive fusion

You experience the reactions as things occur in your mind, whether reality is there or not. By paying attention, you make them into reality.

The difference

between what is and what your mind says it is.

"Dang it's so cold I'm going to freeze to death."

Mindfulness

Create distance between what is, and what your mind says it is.

What is a schema?

Give an example from your life.

What is cognitive fusion?

Give a recent example.