Rumination and Depression with Professor Ed Watkins

In this episode, Rachel Handley talks with Professor Ed Watkins, Professor of Psychology at the University of Exeter a world-leading expert in Rumination and its impact on mental health and wellbeing. Professor Watkins talks about Rumination-Focussed Cognitive Therapy, an evidence-based approach he has developed and trialled to target these specific processes in depression.   They discuss: What is rumination What might be the different between adaptive and maladaptive rumination How rumination can become a habit that can maintain low mood, anxiety and depression The development and application of Rumination-Focused CBT (RFCBT) to depression Practical techniques to shift clients from ruminative abstract, self-critical thinking into concrete, experiential, and compassionate approaches When RFCBT may be especially helpful, including with complex or chronic depression Resources & Further Learning: Find more information about Ed and his publications here Find out more about The Calming Minds Project here Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram: @BABCPpodcasts Send us your questions and suggestions: [email protected] Subscribe and leave a review – and don't forget to share this episode with your colleagues! If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister podcasts, Let's Talk About CBT and Let's Talk About CBT – Research Matters for more discussions on evidence-based therapy. Credits: Music is Autmn Coffee by Bosnow from Uppbeat Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/autumn-coffee License code: 3F32NRBYH67P5MIF This podcast was edited by Steph Curnow