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1. Dereflection: turning attention outward
When you focus hard on a problem, like trying to fall asleep, it can get worse. Dereflection means turning your attention to something or someone outside yourself.
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2. Paradoxical intention: facing a fear with humor
If you're afraid of something happening, like blushing or shaking, you try to make it happen on purpose, a little playfully. The fear often loses its grip.
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3. Socratic dialogue: questions, not answers
A logotherapist asks questions that help you find what matters to you. They don't tell you what your life means. You find it.
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Important
These are tools, not cures. Paradoxical intention isn't a fit for everyone, and it isn't for thoughts of self-harm. If something feels too big to try alone, a licensed therapist can help.