Rumination Focus Cognitive Behavior Therapy

The effectiveness of a Rumination Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (RF-CBT) will be compared with a wait list control group using a randomized control trial (RCT) design in a culture where this has not been tested before. The treatment approach was design to specifically target repetitive negative thinking (e.g., rumination and worries). Specifically, the treatment involves first a functional analysis design to help participants identify when rumination starts, distinguish between helpful versus unhelpful repetitive thinking, and learn more functional responses, and experiential and imagery exercises design to help them shift their thought processing towards concreteness, absorption and compassion. The main goal of the study is to test the effectiveness of this transdiagnostic approach in reducing symptom of depression and anxiety.