What MRT skill helps to shut down counterproductive thinking?

Real-Time Resilience (RTR) is a skill that specifically aids in shutting down counterproductive thinking by enabling individuals to recognize and counter negative thoughts as they occur. This skill promotes mindfulness and awareness in the moment, allowing a person to identify unhelpful thought patterns immediately, thereby facilitating a quick adjustment to more productive thinking.

By using RTR, individuals can employ strategies such as reframing negative thoughts or focusing on solutions rather than problems. This immediate response can significantly enhance one's resilience, leading to better emotional outcomes and improved consistency in positive thinking.

Other options, while valuable, do not focus specifically on countering negative thoughts in real-time. Self-Reflection encourages deeper thoughts about one's experiences, Emotional Regulation pertains to managing emotions effectively, and Adaptive Thinking involves adjusting thoughts to meet various situations but may not address counterproductive thinking in the immediate moment as effectively as Real-Time Resilience does.