Attention Training Technique without guidance (A1)

Описание: Attention Training Technique (ATT) is a 12 minute mental exercise used in Metacognitive Therapy (MCT). Studies have suggested that ATT can have significant effects on anxiety and depression. Furthermore, Metacognitive Therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for mental disorders like depression and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). [1, 3] One study showed even better result for MCT than CBT. [1] According to one study, ATT increases the resting alpha and beta waves in the brain. [2]

Attention Training Technique should only be used as part of your Metacognitive Therapy.
I'm not a therapist and recorded these exercises for my own sake. Since I spent a lot of time doing them, I thought that they might be useful for others who go into MCT therapy. These recordings are not authorised by the MCT Institute and should not be seen as a substitute for MCT therapy with certified therapists. I hope that these videos could work as a complement to your therapy. Talk to your therapist to ensure that it is right for you.
For questions regarding the exercises, see the links below or talk to your MCT therapist.

This video has 7 different sounds. Birds, handwriting, traffic, rain, bells, dogs and playing kids.
If you find this video too challenging, try this instead:    • Attention Training Technique (ATT) in Meta...  

Instructions
This video is without guidance for those who find it easier to decide for themselves on what to pay attention to while listening.

For more information about Attention Training Technique
https://mct-institute.co.uk/attention...

You can fint therapists here:
https://mct-institute.co.uk/mct-regis...

Litterature

[1] Metacognitive Therapy versus Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Adults with Major Depression: A Parallel Single-Blind Randomised Trial
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32398...

[2] Single Dose of the Attention Training Technique Increases Resting Alpha and Beta-Oscillations in Frontoparietal Brain Networks: A Randomized Controlled Comparison
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/...

[3] Randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of metacognitive therapy and intolerance-of-uncertainty therapy for generalized anxiety disorder
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22222...

Books
[4] Metacognitive Therapy for Anxiety and Depression by Adrian Wells
https://www.amazon.com/Metacognitive-...

[5] Live More Think Less: Overcoming Depression and Sadness with Metacognitive by Pia Callesen
https://www.amazon.com/Live-More-Thin...

Disclaimer: The Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Do not listen to this while driving, operating machinery, cycling, walking, or engaging in other activities that require your undivided attention.