When Distraction Is a Good Thing?
Distractions Can Make Us Better the Ability to Shift Our Attention Away from Negative Experiences Is Also Helpful Outside of a Hospital Setting. Distractions...
Are distractions good for you?
Distraction can keep you safe in the moment by preventing unhealthy behaviors (such as drug use or deliberate self-harm) that occur in response to a strong feeling, as well as making a feeling easier to cope with in the long run.
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What are some positive distractions?
Positive distraction is defined as, “an environmental feature that elicits positive feelings and holds attention without taxing or stressing the individual, thereby blocking worrisome thoughts” (Ulrich, 1991, p. 102). Positive distractions come in many forms, including visual images, music, animals, and digital media.
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