Dismantle or Defuse?

<p><strong>Dismantle or Defuse?</strong> shows how two evidence-based approaches—<strong> Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)</strong> and <strong>Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)</strong>—tackle obsessive doubt mental rituals and the “what-if” loop in <strong>OCD and obsessional thinking</strong>.</p><p><strong>Part One: I-CBT</strong> explains inferential confusion the feared-self theme and reality-sensing steps that help you spot when imagination is posing as fact.</p><p><strong>Part Two: ACT</strong> teaches defusion values and committed action so you can change how you relate to sticky thoughts without arguing with them.</p><p><strong>Side-by-Side Tools:</strong> clear checklists to decide <strong>when to use I-CBT dismantling</strong> and <strong>when to use ACT defusion</strong> plus sample scripts tracking sheets and relapse-prevention plans.</p><p><strong>Everyday Examples:</strong> contamination checking harm doubts relationship doubts and “not-just-right” sensations with practical exercises you can try at your own pace.</p><p>By the end you’ll have a simple method to choose the right tool for the moment: <strong>dismantle doubtful stories</strong> with I-CBT or <strong>defuse sticky thoughts</strong> with ACT—then return to meaningful action.</p><p><strong>Who it’s for:</strong> adults students and clinicians seeking a plain-English step-by-step guide that respects science and focuses on usable skills.</p><p><strong>Key topics:</strong> I-CBT ACT inferential confusion cognitive fusion mental rituals reassurance seeking values-based action reality-sensing obsessional doubt self-help for OCD.</p>