Rumination

Everything Willow Labs has written about Rumination, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.

3 articles

CBT · 6 min

Rumination: How to Stop Replaying the Same Thoughts

Stuck replaying the same thought on a loop? Here's how to stop ruminating, why your brain does it, and what actually breaks the cycle.

Jul 8, 2026

Anxiety · 7 min

How to Use a Worry Window to Contain Anxious Thoughts

A worry window is a set 15-20 minute slot each day where you allow yourself to worry on purpose, so it stops leaking into everything else.

Jul 6, 2026

CBT · 7 min

How to Get Out of a Depressive Episode (CBT)

Depression says “wait until you feel better.” CBT flips it: act first, mood follows. Here’s how to build tiny rungs out of a low day without fake cheer.

May 12, 2026