page always being updated #todo Defusion is a process of mentally *unhooking* from the negative thoughts, feelings, sensations, and emotions that grip you and are hard to shift. This video is also found on my [[Psychological Flexibility]] work page [Psychological Flexibility 4 All](https:..pf4,uk/)  >**Defusing** *can be considered an “**Emotional First Aid**. With defusing is attempted to provide support through active listening and sharing a common experience to counteract psychological isolation, mitigate guilt, anxiety, helplessness and encourage a feeling of greater control* [1](https://www.emergency-live.com/of-interest/defusing-among-first-responders-how-to-manage-the-sense-of-guilt/)