In today’s episode of The Social Work Journal, we talk about ruminating. In simple terms, ruminating is excessive, repetitive thinking about the same event. Throughout this episode, Deltom shares the findings and experiences on what ruminating is, why people ruminate, and how to treat or overcome ruminating.

[1:29] What and why – Deltom explains what rumination is and the reasons she has noticed as the causes for rumination.

[2:32] Types of rumination – Deltom divides rumination into the categories internalizing and externalizing

[5.16] Results of untreated rumination –Untreated rumination can lead to depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Deltom highlights the connection between them.

[07:02] Treatments for rumination–Treatments for rumination vary depending on the severity. Deltom shares her findings through a study by the Natio ...