Dereflection: What It Is—and What It Isn’t
In the realm of psychological growth, self-reflection is often seen as a virtue. And for good reason – it helps us gain insight, examine our values, make more conscious choices, and respond to life with awareness rather than automatic patterns. But like all things, even a good thing in excess can turn counterproductive. When self-reflection tips into obsession , hyper-analysis , or constant self-monitoring, it can turn into what many refer to as overthinking . In these situations, a therapeutic approach called dereflection can be incredibly helpful. Still, dereflection is often misunderstood – and sometimes even mistaken as the opposite of self-reflection, or as a suggestion to avoid reflection (or self-reflection) entirely. That’s not the case. Let’s take a closer look at what dereflection actually is – and how it can work with , not against, healthy self-awareness and self-reflection. 1. What Is Dereflection? Dereflection is a therapeutic technique developed by Viktor Frankl, fou...