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Socratic Dialogue with a Stubborn Thought
Interrogate your thought with seven Socratic questions until it loses automatic authority.
Goal
Build the skill of self-interrogating harmful thoughts so you become your mind's detective, not its victim.
Steps
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Write the persistent thought at the top.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
A drop in thought certainty from 90% to 60% or less.
Evidence base
School: Cognitive Therapy / Socratic Method
Founders: Aaron T. Beck · Christine Padesky (1979)
Socratic questioning is the technical heart of cognitive therapy. Padesky formalized the practical protocol in 1993.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Socratic Dialogue with a Stubborn Thought" take?
This exercise takes about 18 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Socratic Dialogue with a Stubborn Thought"?
A drop in thought certainty from 90% to 60% or less. In the short term: After 14 days of daily use, Socratic dialogue starts running automatically.
Is "Socratic Dialogue with a Stubborn Thought" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Cognitive Therapy / Socratic Method (Aaron T. Beck, Christine Padesky (1979)). Socratic questioning is the technical heart of cognitive therapy. Padesky formalized the practical protocol in 1993.
Is "Socratic Dialogue with a Stubborn Thought" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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